Calgary police have charged a woman after she allegedly assaulted an elderly lady in downtown Calgary earlier this month.
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at approximately 4:50 p.m., the victim and her friend were walking in the 200 block of 15 Avenue S.E.
An unknown woman approached the two and struck the 92-year-old victim in the face, before fleeing the area on foot. The victim sustained minor injuries. She later reported the incident to police.
Police officers began investigating the assault and identified the suspect believed to be responsible for the assault.
It was determined the victim and suspect are not known to one another, and the assault was unprovoked.
The Victim Assistance Support Team (VAST) has since offered services and resources to the victim.
Police located and arrested the suspect downtown on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.
As a result, the 59 year old woman of Calgary, is charged with one count of assault.
She has been placed in custody and will next appear in court tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
“The randomness of this assault against an elderly woman who was out enjoying an afternoon walk is extremely concerning,” says Staff Sgt. Mike Sushelnitsky, of the District 1 General Investigations Unit. “Everyone deserves to feel safe in our city and I am thankful we were able to arrest the person responsible for harming the victim. We continue to work to address public safety in downtown Calgary with a focus on individuals demonstrating unsafe behaviour, or behaviour that leads to people feeling unsafe, through enforcement, strategic patrols and offering compassionate support.”
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234.
The suspects name is available here: Woman charged in random attack.
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