Media Releases

Police seek assistance locating missing woman

12 Sep 2025 21:20:00 UT

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

Bobbie Steinhauer, 34, was reported missing in August after not being seen in a few weeks. Steinhauer was last seen near Ambrose Place, 9629 106 Avenue. To date, efforts to locate Bobbie have been unsuccessful and the EPS is now issuing a media release.

Missing woman: Bobbie Steinhauer, 34

Steinhauer is very thin with shoulder-length brown hair. Due to a medical condition, her head is tilted up and to the left and she typically has a slack jaw. There is a concern for her wellbeing.

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

With any missing persons’ investigation, a media release is only one of several investigative steps used by police. Each file is unique, as such, the need or timing for this step may vary.

Missing female youth located

12 Sep 2025 18:00:00 UT

The 13-year-old female who was reported missing by police on Aug. 28, 2025, has been located safe and unharmed.

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

Media are kindly asked to remove her photos from their online platforms.

Man charged in targeted extortion investigation

12 Sep 2025 17:00:00 UT

Edmonton Police Service (EPS) investigators have charged a 42-year-old man, Davinder Singh, in connection to a targeted extortion investigation involving threats made to a local business owner and their family.

On Aug. 27, 2025, the business owner contacted police after receiving threatening messages via WhatsApp from an unknown number. The messages demonstrated detailed knowledge of the victim’s business and home address and included demands for a sum exceeding $100,000. The sender claimed the victim was under surveillance and threatened to harm him and his family if the money was not paid.

Following a thorough investigation, officers arrested Singh on September 5, 2025. During the arrest, two mobile phones were seized. Investigators believe Singh used both devices to impersonate himself and a relative while communicating with the victim.

Singh has been formally charged with extortion.

“When you’re receiving threats—especially ones that include personal details or demands for money—it’s natural to feel fear and uncertainty. That’s exactly what these individuals are counting on,” says Staff Sergeant Eric Stewart of the Investigative Response Team. “We want the public to know that you’re not alone in these situations. If something doesn’t feel right, report it. The sooner we become aware, the more we can do to help and hold those responsible accountable.”

EPS would like to remind the public to remain vigilant when receiving messages from numbers you do not recognize:

Do not respond to the sender. Engaging can escalate the situation or give the sender more leverage.
Do not send money, cryptocurrency, or gift cards under any circumstances.
Take screenshots of all messages, including dates, times and phone numbers.
Do not delete messages, even if you’ve blocked the number.
Avoid meeting the individual in person. If a meeting is suggested, contact police immediately.
Limit personal information online, especially on public business pages or social media, where locations, family details or phone numbers may be accessible.
Change your privacy settings on apps like WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook to limit who can contact or view your information.
Report all threats to police, even if you’re unsure if they’re credible. Reporting helps prevent further harm and allows investigators to track emerging patterns or repeat offenders.
If you feel you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.

If you believe you have been targeted in an extortion attempt, please contact the Edmonton Police Service non-emergency line 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

You can also learn more about frauds and scams and how to protect yourself on our website: Frauds

Missing youth located

11 Sep 2025 23:31:26 UT

The 12-year-old male who was reported missing by the EPS earlier this evening has been located safe. The EPS thanks the media and the public for sharing his image and description.

Former Uber driver charged with sexual assault

11 Sep 2025 16:27:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged a former Uber driver with sexual assault.

At approximately 1:56 a.m. on June 30, 2024, an adult female was picked up by a dark grey 2023 Nissan Rogue through the rideshare platform Uber in the area of 109 Street and 101 Avenue. During the trip, the male driver stopped his vehicle and sexually assaulted the female passenger.

On Aug. 30, 2025, Gurvinder Pannu, 32, was arrested and charged with sexual assault. He was released and given conditions including not to maintain any employment with any ride sharing or taxi service, to not have direct or indirect contact with the female complainant and to not possess weapons including knives and firearms.

Gurvinder Pannu, 32

“Following a thorough investigation, we were able to successfully arrest and charge this suspect,” says Cst. Mughees Jutt with the EPS’ Southwest Branch. “We unfortunately believe that there are others who have been impacted by this individual and we would like them to come forward so we can investigate and provide them with appropriate supports.”

Due to the nature of the sexual assault, investigators believe there may be additional complainants and are asking anyone who may have experienced a similar incident to come forward.

Shooting numbers up in August 2025

08 Sep 2025 22:00:00 UT

Police recorded 10 shootings in August 2025, a slight increase from nine shootings recorded in July of this year.

Year to date, there have been 91 shootings; a 7% increase from the 85 reported during the same period in 2024.

Shootings by month in 2024 and 2025

Of the 10 reported shootings in August 2025, six were believed to be targeted and four resulted in reported injuries. There were two deaths as a result of shooting occurrences last month.

Police seized 65 firearms in August 2025 and 495 in 2025 so far, as compared to 538 at this time last year.

Police seize more than $35,000 in drugs after proactive stop in central Edmonton

05 Sep 2025 18:35:04 UT

Edmonton Police Service (EPS) officers have seized just over $35,000 in drugs while working proactively in central Edmonton.

On Aug. 27, 2025, at about 12:18 a.m., EPS Disruption Team officers observed a suspicious vehicle in the area of 85 Street and 111 Avenue. A 2007 Ford Explorer was parked in a grass field with both front doors open, and a male and female were seen rummaging through the vehicle.

Police began to investigate and found large stacks of cash and various drug-related items visible inside the vehicle. The two subjects were taken into custody as police continued to investigate.

An additional search was undertaken where the following items were discovered:

523 g methamphetamine
27 g fentanyl
Contraband cigarettes
Counterfeit firearm license
Two sawed-off firearms
Ammunition, scales, knives and a collapsible baton
The total estimated street value of the seized drugs is $35,490

“Our officers’ vigilance during proactive enforcement kept dangerous drugs and weapons off our streets,” says Acting Staff Sgt. Curtis Maron of EPS Crime Suppression Branch. “Criminals don’t get to hide in the shadows when our officers are on the job.”

Jonathan Van Der Haak, 39, is charged with knowingly possessing an unauthorized firearm and 17 additional charges.

Jennifer La Fleche, 34, is charged with knowingly possessing an unauthorized firearm and 11 additional charges.

Seized items

Seized methamphetamine

Seized fentanyl

Seized prohibited weapons

Autopsy complete, charges laid following house fire death

05 Sep 2025 15:53:39 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged a 20-year-old Edmonton woman with murder in relation to a death that took place following a house fire in the Montrose neighbourhood last Sunday.

On Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at approximately 5:40 p.m., EPS Northeast Branch officers responded to a call from Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) seeking assistance. EFRS were responding to a residential house fire in the area of 59 Street and 119 Avenue when they located a deceased individual inside the home.

On Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, the Edmonton Medical Examiner’s Office completed an autopsy on Javier Hull, 35, and determined he died as a result of multiple stab wounds and the manner of death was homicide.

EPS Homicide Section has since arrested and charged Ciana Hamelin, 20, with second degree murder and arson.

Autopsy complete, river valley death deemed non-criminal

04 Sep 2025 21:00:00 UT

Following an autopsy, the death of a man in Edmonton’s River Valley over the weekend has been determined non-criminal.

On Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at approximately 7:35 a.m., EPS Downtown Branch officers responded to reports of a death in the river valley near 101 Street and 100 Avenue. It was reported to police that a man was lying on a hill near a set of stairs in the area. Upon arrival, police located a deceased adult male.

Yesterday, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, the Edmonton Medical Examiner’s Office completed an autopsy on the man and determined his death is non-criminal.

Police seek to identify complainant, witnesses, in cellphone snatching

04 Sep 2025 18:00:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking the complainant and witnesses in a social media video of a cellphone theft that occurred on Jasper Avenue in August.

On Aug. 21, 2025, police observed a video circulating on social media that depicted a male suspect snatching a cell phone from a woman standing in front of 10303 Jasper Avenue. The suspect then walks eastbound on Jasper Avenue, at which point a male bystander with a cane attempts to intervene in the theft.

The suspect is known to police, and was identified by officers and arrested on Aug. 23, 2025. Charges are pending, but have not yet been laid. In order to advance the investigation, police are asking that the owner of this video that has been shared on a local public social media account, the woman whose phone was stolen, and the man with the cane, as well as any other witnesses, come forward to police.

The complainant and witnesses are asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.