Media Releases

Missing woman found safe

24 Jun 2025 23:50:00 UT

The 73-year-old woman reported missing on June 24, 2025 has been found safe.

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) thanks the media and the public for their assistance.

Police make arrest in series of break-and-enter thefts

24 Jun 2025 14:30:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged a man in connection to a series of break-and-enter thefts.

Back in May 2025, police issued this news release asking for more information about a suspect wanted in connection to several break-and-enter thefts mainly targeting beauty supply stores. While the same store was targeted multiple times, there are 35 incidents between March 11, 2025, and June 10, 2025, linked to this series.

Approximately $70,000 to $80,000 worth of merchandise was stolen including:

High-end hair trimmers, dryers and styling tools
Gel nail polish
Fragrances
Guitars

Donald Lisk, 46, was arrested and charged with break and enter (x35) and attempted break and enter (x2). Lisk was in custody until his bail hearing, when he was released on conditions.

Anyone with information about this series is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

Police investigating suspicious death

23 Jun 2025 21:30:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating a death that took place earlier this morning in Edmonton’s Chappelle neighborhood.

On Monday, June 23, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the EPS responded to reports of an injured female inside a residence in the area of Charles Bay and Charles Way. Upon arrival, police located a female in medical distress. EMS administered life-saving measures to the injured female; however, she was pronounced deceased on scene.

The investigation has since been turned over to the EPS Homicide Section. An autopsy has yet to be scheduled at this time.

Police investigating fatal motorcycle collision in southeast Edmonton

23 Jun 2025 19:46:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred in southeast Edmonton yesterday.

On Sunday, June 22, 2025, at approximately 1:40 a.m., it was reported to police that a 19-year-old male driver of a 2004 Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle was traveling on Mill Woods Road S. At 49A Street the driver lost control of his bike and struck the curb and a tree.

EMS and police responded to the collision and the 19-year-old driver was treated and transported to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The EPS Major Collision Investigations Section (MCIS) continues to investigate. Speed is believed to be a factor in this collision.

Police seek public's assistance locating missing youth

20 Jun 2025 03:32:28 UT

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public's assistance locating a missing 16-year-old male.

Aaqil Scott is from Edmonton but was last known to be in Regina, Saskatchewan at the end of April.

Scott is described as 5’9”, with a slim build, brown eyes, long brown curly hair, as pictured below. He has a noticeable scar on his left cheek.

Aaqil likes to play basketball and is known to frequent outdoor courts.

Missing youth: Aaqil Scott

Anyone who has information about Scott’s whereabouts is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

Police seek information about shooting in south Edmonton

19 Jun 2025 21:00:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is asking for witnesses or dashcam video from a shooting that happened late Wednesday night.

Just after 11 pm on June 18, 2025, EPS responded to a call about a woman who had been shot. She was located in a parking lot near 91 Street and Ellerslie Road SW and was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. There is no update on her condition at this time.

Map showing the area where shooting victim was found

Police continue to investigate and are asking anyone who has information or dashcam video from the area to contact them at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

Man charged in southwest Edmonton homicide

19 Jun 2025 19:22:27 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged one man in a death that took place in southwest Edmonton yesterday.

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at approximately 1 p.m., police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the area of 121 Street and 35 Avenue SW. Upon arrival, officers encountered a 27-year-old male who was acting suspiciously. As the officers investigated, they located a deceased adult male in a garage nearby.

The 27-year-old male was placed under arrest and EPS Homicide Section took over the investigation.

An autopsy was completed today, Thursday, June 19, 2025, on the victim, identified as Sugeng Pariono, 65. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma, and the manner of death was homicide.

Oleksii Iskra, the 27-year-old male who was arrested at the scene, has been charged with second degree murder.

The accused and the victim were not known to one another.

Police investigating fatal collision

18 Jun 2025 22:00:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating a fatal construction accident that occurred in west Edmonton yesterday.

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at approximately 2:35 p.m., a skid-steer loader, operated by a 55-year-old male, was working on sidewalk development in the area of Edgemont Link and Edgemont Boulevard, when he reversed into a 57-year-old male worker.

EMS and police responded to the collision; however, tragically, the 57-year-old male was declared deceased at the scene.

As the collision took place on a roadway, Major Collision Investigations Section (MCIS) continues to investigate alongside Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).

Police seeking information about shooting in southeast Edmonton

18 Jun 2025 15:30:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is asking for anyone who witnessed or has information about a shooting that occurred in the Walker community to come forward.

On Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, around 7:45 p.m. surveillance video captured a suspect arriving at a townhouse complex in the area of Watt Blvd and 12 Avenue in what appeared to be a white hatchback vehicle. The suspect then approached the building before firing several shots towards one of the units.

CCTV of shooting suspect

While police believe the shooting was targeted, the wrong townhouse was hit. Thankfully no one was injured in this incident.

Anyone with any information about the shooting or the suspect is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

Police investigating fatal collision

18 Jun 2025 00:10:36 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Whitemud Drive today.

At approximately 1:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, a van was stopped on the shoulder of Whitemud Drive in the area of 111 Street. The 39-year-old male driver had exited the van to check it when a semi truck travelling eastbound struck him.

EMS and police responded to the collision; however, tragically, the male was declared deceased at the scene. A four-year-old female child was inside the van and was not physically injured. She was taken to the Stollery.

Major Collision Investigations Section is investigating.