Fort McMurray, Alta. – Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in relation to an assault that occurred on the evening of Oct. 7, 2026, around 8:00 p.m. outside of the Blackhorse Pub, located at 700 Signal Road in the Thickwood area of Fort McMurray.
RCMP are investigating the incident in which an individual was allegedly assaulted by an unidentified male suspect. The suspect was reported to have left the area in a taxi following the incident. Efforts to identify the suspect through the taxi company have been unsuccessful.
Police have obtained the surveillance footage however have not been able to identify the suspect. The footage does appear to show several people in the area at the time of the assault who may have witnessed the incident.
Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking anyone who witnessed the assault, or who may have information that could assist investigators, to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780-788-4040. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
