Media Releases

Police release AI image to assist in identifying deceased female

13 Nov 2025 21:58:25 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) continues to seek the public’s assistance in identifying a female who was found dead in central Edmonton in December 2024.

On Dec. 29, 2024, police received a report of a female who was found deceased in a waste disposal bin in the area of Bellamy Hill Road. Surveillance footage from approximately 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 28, 2024 shows the female walking alone northbound up the alley from 99 Avenue between 103 Street and Bellamy Hill, then getting into the bin. Her death is not deemed to be suspicious.

She is described as a 25 to 35-year-old Indigenous female with shoulder-length brown and red hair and brown eyes, approximately 5’6” tall with a slim build. Police were unable to confirm her identity using traditional methods.

On Mar. 27, 2025, the EPS’ Missing Persons Unit released sketches of the woman and her tattoo, as well as stock images of her jacket and boots. Police continue to investigate and are now releasing an AI-generated image that is an approximate likeness of the deceased female, hoping to generate tips about her identity.

AI image of unidentified woman

Previously released sketch of unidentified woman

The deceased had a flower tattoo on her right shoulder blade that measured 12.5 cm long and 9.5 cm wide similar to the sketch below.

Previously released sketch of tattoo

At the time she was located, she was wearing a brown puffer jacket and brown boots similar to those pictured below.

Previously released stock image of woman’s jacket

Previously released stock image of woman’s boots

Anyone with information about this female’s identity is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.

Charges laid in central Edmonton homicide

13 Nov 2025 19:19:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Homicide Section has charged a male in the murder of a 42-year-old man found deceased in central Edmonton last month.

On Oct. 8, 2025, at approximately 8:50 p.m., Edmonton Police Service Downtown Division patrol officers responded to reports of gun shots in the area of 107 Avenue and 109 Street. Upon arrival, they located an injured 42-year-old male outside of a residence and immediately administered life-saving measures. Unfortunately, he was pronounced deceased on scene.

The Edmonton Medical Examiner’s Office completed an autopsy on Oct. 9, 2025, and determined that Andrew Donald McCabe, 42, died of a gunshot wound and the manner of death is homicide.

On Oct. 18, 2025, police charged Gulied Ahmed Umar, 20, with second degree murder.

Police seeking witnesses, dash cam footage following serious collision on the weekend

12 Nov 2025 18:41:53 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking witnesses and dash camera footage following a serious injury collision this past weekend.

At approximately 2:34 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, police were called for a serious collision near 97 Street and 167 Avenue. It was reported that a northbound Mazda 3, operated by a 31-year-old female, was turning left onto 167 Avenue. The light turned red as she was clearing the intersection and she was struck by a southbound Toyota Camry, operated by a 27-year-old male.

The Mazda struck a power box and a Hyundai Elantra before coming to rest in the southwest corner of the intersection.

EMS transported the 31-year-old female to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The 27-year-old driver of the Toyota was also transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while the driver of the Hyundai was transported for precautionary reasons.

EPS Major Collisions Investigation Section is investigating and believe speed is a factor.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed or has dash camera footage of this collision 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.

Missing senior located

11 Nov 2025 23:30:00 UT

The 79-year-old woman who was reported missing by police yesterday, Nov. 11, 2025, has been located safe and unharmed.

The EPS would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.

EPS seeks witnesses and video after collision

10 Nov 2025 21:56:00 UT

On Oct. 27, 2025, at approximately 7:05 p.m., Edmonton Police Service (EPS) officers were on a call for service as they were travelling southbound on 97 Street and approaching the intersection at 115 Avenue. As the service vehicle crossed the intersection, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was struck. The pedestrian was not in a marked crosswalk at the time of the reported collision and was crossing the south side of 97 Street underneath a designated pedestrian overpass at 115 Avenue.

Police immediately stopped to request EMS and administered first aid. Upon arrival, EMS treated and transported the female to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries. The female remains in hospital and police have offered her and her family support through the EPS’ Crime and Trauma-Informed Support Services. No police officers were injured and speed is not believed to be a factor in this incident.

Subsequently, the EPS submitted a 46.1 notification to the Director of Law Enforcement, who has since directed the EPS to conduct an investigation into the incident. EPS Major Collision Investigations Section (MCIS) continues to investigate, and the EPS will not be sharing any additional information at this time.

Officers are aware of vehicles in the area at the time of the collision. Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed or has dash camera footage of this incident 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.

Male charged after Whyte Avenue shooting

10 Nov 2025 16:42:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged a man in a shooting that occurred outside of a restaurant on Whyte Avenue in late October.

On Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at approximately 3 a.m., police responded to reports of a weapons complaint outside of a restaurant in the area of 85 Avenue and Gateway Boulevard. It was reported that a group of individuals were fighting, and shots were fired by a male suspect. As a result, one adult female and three adult males were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries by EMS. Thankfully, all of these individuals have since been released from hospital.

Later in the same day, police were able to locate and arrest the male suspect outside of a residence in the area of Winterburn Road and Yellowhead Trail at around 9:30 p.m. Upon completing a search, police located the firearm that was believed to be used in the reported incident.

The 18-year-old suspect, identified as Phoenix Papin, has since been charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, pointing a firearm, assault with a weapon and aggravated assault.

“Police officers from patrol and the Investigative Response Team were able to collaborate with other units to quickly investigate and successfully arrest the male suspect less than 24 hours after the incident was reported,” says Det. James Robbins with the EPS Investigations Branch. “We were able to quickly remove this firearm off the streets and are thankful that the individuals who were harmed by the accused have been released from medical care.”

Papin remains in custody at this time. His next court date is Nov. 26, 2025.

Missing woman located safe

08 Nov 2025 22:18:55 UT

A 47-year-old woman that was reported missing earlier this weekend has been located safe.

Thank you to the public and the media for your assistance.

Shooting numbers up in October 2025

07 Nov 2025 23:00:00 UT

Police recorded 16 shootings in October 2025, an increase from the 11 shootings that occurred in September of this year and the 13 shootings recorded in October of last year

Year to date, as of Oct. 31, 2025, there have been 119 shootings; a 13% increase from the 105 reported during the same period in 2024.

Shootings by month in 2024 and 2025

Of the 16 reported shootings in October 2025, 12 were believed to be targeted and seven resulted in reported injuries. There were two deaths as a result of shooting occurrences last month.

“We are keenly aware of the uptick in shootings this year and have been working globally across the EPS on strategies to tackle this trend,” says Staff Sergeant David Graham, Firearms Investigation Section. “Recently, EPS undertook a coordinated suppression initiative involving multiple units, including the Firearms Investigation Unit, Investigative Response Teams, Gang Suppression Teams, the Organized Crime Intelligence Hub, ALERT, and the CBSA. This collaborative effort reflects our unified approach to addressing high-risk criminal activity and enhancing public safety.”

Police seized 81 firearms in October 2025 and 644 in 2025 so far, as compared to 695 at this time last year.

Police seek assistance locating missing woman

07 Nov 2025 21:15:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking the public’s assistance to locate a 34-year-old woman.

Bobbie Rae Steinhauer, 34, was reported missing in October. She was last seen in the area of 118 Avenue and 83 Street on Sept. 9, 2025. To date, efforts to locate Bobbie have been unsuccessful, and the EPS is now seeking public assistance to find her.

Missing woman: Bobbie Rae Steinhauer, 34

Bobbie’s appearance is very distinctive. Due to a medical condition, her mouth typically rests open as depicted in the two attached photos. Her head is usually tilted upwards and to the left. Bobbie is 5' 5" tall, very thin, with shoulder-length brown hair. Police are concerned for her well-being.

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

Autopsy complete, charge updated following central Edmonton death

05 Nov 2025 20:30:00 UT

Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Homicide Section has charged an Edmonton man with manslaughter following the death of a 55-year-old man last week.

On Sunday, Oct.19, 2025, at approximately 2:20 a.m., police were called to an assault that took place near 109 Street and 100 Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found an unconscious 55-year-old man. The man was treated and transported to hospital by EMS with life-threatening injuries.

At the time, Kyle Papin, 40, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault. Both men were not known to one another.

Sadly, Arvi Singh Sagoo, 55, succumbed to his injuries on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. On Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, the Edmonton Medical Examiner’s Office completed an autopsy and determined that Sagoo died as a result of blunt head trauma and the manner of death was homicide.

As a result, the assault charge laid against Papin has since been upgraded to manslaughter, and police are not seeking any additional suspects.