June 23, 2018 11:44 am

RCMP searching for sexual assault suspect in northern Manitoba

RCMP are searching for 27-year-old Desmond Redhead.

RCMP are searching for 27-year-old Desmond Redhead.

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RCMP are scouring the northern First Nation community of Shamattawa in search of a man connected to a sexual assault.

An arrest warrant has been issued for 27-year-old Desmond Redhead in connection with the sexual assault of a young girl last week.

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Officers have issued warnings over the local radio station to watch out for Redhead and to ask for information.

Additional police resources have been brought in along with a police dog to help with the search.

Anyone with information can call Shamattawa RCMP at 204-565-2351 or Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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