Media Releases

Police seek public's assistance identifying suspect in convenience store robberies

15 Aug 2025 19:45:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking the public’s assistance identifying a male suspect following the robbery of two convenience stores in west Edmonton.

On July 23, 2025, at approximately 3:45 a.m., a male armed with a kitchen knife robbed a convenience store in the area of 107 Avenue and 156 Street before fleeing on foot.

Five days later, on July 28, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the same male, again armed with a kitchen knife, robbed another convenience store in the area of 95 Avenue and 156 Street before fleeing on foot.

Thankfully, no injuries were reported in either incident.

The male suspect was described as approximately 40 – 50-years-old, wearing dark framed glasses, and a distinct grey hoodie with a yellow/beige skull logo on the back. He was also wearing grey pants and dark shoes. The suspect was observed wearing dark gloves and carrying a knife.

Police are seeking assistance identifying the suspect in the images below.

Assist to ID: armed robbery suspect, male

July 23, 2025

Assist to ID: armed robbery suspect, male

July 28, 2025

Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #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 public's assistance locating missing female

15 Aug 2025 17:00:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 44-year-old female.

Jamie Dawson, 44, was last seen in South Edmonton on July 16, 2025. She was reported missing on July 31, 2025.

Dawson is described as 5’8” tall with a slim build, long brown hair and blue eyes. She has a tattoo of a dragonfly on her wrist.

Missing woman: Jamie Dawson, 44

Dawson’s disappearance is out of character and as such, family and police are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.

Shooting numbers down in July 2025

14 Aug 2025 22:00:00 UT

Police recorded nine shootings in July 2025, a decrease from 15 shootings recorded in June 2025 and 11 shootings recorded in the same month in 2024.

Year to date, there have been 81 shootings; a 2.5% increase from the 79 reported during the same period in 2024.

Shootings by month in 2024 and 2025

Of the nine reported shootings in July 2025, eight were believed to be targeted and three resulted in reported injuries. There were no deaths as a result of shooting occurrences last month. In seven of the nine shootings, there was potential for innocent bystanders, including children, to be harmed.

“This month, we've seen a decline in shootings compared to both last month and the same time last year,” says Acting Staff Sergeant Sean Jenkinson of the EPS Firearms Investigation Section. “Our commitment to tackling gun violence in Edmonton remains a priority with the goal of continued reduction and increased public safety.”

Police seized 50 firearms in July 2025 and 380 in 2025 so far, as compared to 471 at this time last year

EPS officer charged with assault

14 Aug 2025 20:15:00 UT

A member of the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has been charged with assault following a 2024 traffic stop.

On Friday, June 21, 2024, police observed a Dodge Challenger with an expired license plate and a traffic stop was conducted. The 52-year-old male driver became aggressive and was placed under arrest. Subsequent to the arrest, a further physical struggle ensued, and the driver suffered minor injuries. Paramedics attended the scene to treat and assess the driver, though he did not require transport to hospital.

The incident was investigated by the EPS Professional Standards Branch (PSB) and the case was referred to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Services in Calgary to determine if criminal charges were warranted. Prosecutors recommended that the EPS officer be charged with assault.

On Thursday, August 14, 2025, the EPS Professional Standards Branch (PSB) charged Const. Mohamed Elgendy with one count of assault in relation to his actions at the traffic stop.

Const. Elgendy has just under three years of service with the EPS and will be placed in a non-operational role.

As the matter is currently before the courts, the EPS is not able to provide further comment or information about this investigation.

Slow down. Move over.

14 Aug 2025 17:27:55 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) along with partners from Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, Alberta Motor Association and Emergency Medical Services want motorists to remember three simple steps when they see emergency vehicles.

Look.

Move.

Stop.

Always be aware of other roadway users, looking in all directions including behind you to see where an emergency vehicle is approaching from.
Signal your intentions and move to the right to make room for the emergency vehicle to pass.
Stop (not in an intersection) and make sure all emergency vehicles have passed. Signal to merge back into traffic when it is safe to do so.

“Our top priority is saving lives. Traffic and speeding are a significant concern when enroute to and from an emergency situation. We’re asking motorists to simply help us out, to not be an obstacle, obstrution or hazard” says Inspector Brad Mandrusiak of EPS’s Traffic Services Section.

SLOW DOWN AND MOVE OVER WHEN PASSING STATIONARY EMERGENCY OR OTHER HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE VEHICLES

Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act (TSA) requires drivers to slow down to 60 km/h or less in a lane next to a stopped ambulance, fire truck, police cruiser or tow truck. Or if possible, provide one lane of space on multi-lane roadways.

“Behind those flashing lights on emergency and roadside vehicles are real people—Albertans helping Albertans,” says Michelle Chimko, President & CEO, Alberta Motor Association. “Slowing down and moving over isn’t just the law and doesn’t just protect those who call the roadside their workplace, it also protects Albertans in need of assistance, ensuring everyone can get home safely—and that’s something we all deserve.”

Please be extra cautious on the following high-speed roads:

• Anthony Henday Drive (Highway 216)

• Queen Elizabeth (QE) II Highway

• Whitemud Drive

• Yellowhead Trail

Kaylee Pfeifer from Emergency Medical Services says the priority will always be safety first.

“This includes the safety of our patients, our staff and the public at large. This also means that we all have a role to play in ensuring safety for everyone. Please help us work safely and efficiently by doing your part in making room for emergency vehicles.”

“We’ve had a summer of close calls. Every time we stop on a roadway we’re working just inches away at times from live traffic. This can be on roads where drivers are going 100 km/h or more. At higher speeds, the ability of a driver and vehicle to respond in time to avoid an accident creates very real risk – both for the driver and all the other people using the roadway including first responders. The margins are really quite thin. And it’s not enough to think or pretend it won’t happen to you. It’s a simple ask, if you see an emergency vehicle pulled over on the side of the road, please do your part, slow down and give us space to work safely,” says Insp. Mandrusiak.

Images: 2024 crash involving stopped patrol car

When emergency vehicles become the emergency: First-hand account from EPS Const. Coderre

In the late evening of December 20, 2024, West Branch officers were struck on the Anthony Henday northbound by a vehicle just before the Webber Greens exit. The patrol car was blocking a lane of traffic for a tow truck when both the tow truck and patrol car were hit by a vehicle, causing significant damage.

“My partner and I were sitting in the vehicle watching cars fly past us, even with our lights activated. I remember thinking no one is slowing down,” says Constable Chandler Coderre. “That’s when my partner looked at me and said he was going to put on his seatbelt even though we were stationary. Some time passed, and while we were sitting there, I heard a big bang behind us and then felt the collision.”

The officers then quickly tended to the injured driver before being taken to the hospital themselves with minor injuries. Luckily, no one was gravely injured. But luck should never be part of the equation.

Please pay attention and slow down when you see flashing lights.

Learn more about how EPS is taking traffic safety seriously—and you should too—at Dead Serious YEG | edmonton police.

ASIRT investigating after officer-involved shooting in central Edmonton

13 Aug 2025 17:00:52 UT

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at approximately 3:15 p.m., police were called to the area of 102 Avenue and 121 Street for reports of a domestic disturbance. It was reported to police that a male with multiple edged weapons was in an apartment building and was threatening others inside of a suite.

Police and Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) responded to the area and located a suspect matching the description. A confrontation occurred between the suspect male with edged weapons and another resident. One officer discharged a firearm.

EMS treated and transported the 42-year-old male to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No EPS officers or apartment residents were injured during this event.

The EPS submitted a 46.1 notification to the Director of Law Enforcement, who has since directed the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) to conduct an investigation into the incident.

As such, the EPS cannot provide any additional information at this time. All further media inquiries should be directed to ASIRT.

Police seek public's assistance locating missing man

13 Aug 2025 15:45:55 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 37-year-old male.

Pavle Dundur, 37, was last seen on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 in the Parkview neighbourhood in northwest Edmonton.

Dundur is described as a white male who is 6’4” tall and weighs 220 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Missing man: Pavle Dundur, 37

His disappearance is out of character and as such, family and police are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.

Sexual assault suspect charged

12 Aug 2025 20:53:08 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has arrested a man in relation to a July sexual assault.

On Aug. 6, 2025, the EPS released a composite sketch of a male suspect in a July 2, 2025 sexual assault that occurred in the Blatchford neighbourhood.

On Aug. 8, 2025, police arrested Ferhat Ozdemircan, 30 in relation to the assault and charged him with sexual assault, kidnapping and intimidation.

He was released on bail with conditions that include weapons and firearms prohibitions, a 24-hour curfew to remain in his residence, with some exceptions, and the surrender of his passport.

Missing man located

12 Aug 2025 20:25:10 UT

The 55-year-old male who was reported missing by EPS earlier this afternoon has been located. The EPS thanks the media and the public for sharing his image and description.

Police seek assistance identifying persons of interest in playground arson

10 Aug 2025 16:09:58 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is releasing video of five persons of interest in the investigation of an arson that occurred at a playground in July.

On Saturday, July 12, 2025 at approximately 8 a.m., EPS and Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) responded to a fire in the area of 122 Avenue and 128 Street, at a playground adjacent to St. Pius X Catholic Elementary School. The fire has since been determined to be arson. The playground was severely damaged and will remain closed until further notice.

Investigators are releasing the following images and surveillance video of two males and three females who are persons of interest in this investigation.

Person of interest in relation to playground arson

Persons of interest in relation to playground arson

Surveillance videos of persons of interest

Anyone who can identify any of these people 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.