Between April and June 2020, police received six reports of a male targeting females in northwest Edmonton and St. Albert. In each case, it was reported that the male approached the female complainants and broke eggs on their heads, and in some cases, he would grope the complainant. In one occurrence, it was reported that the male was wearing what appeared to be rubber breasts over his clothing.
On August 10, 2020, Michael Todd Schartner, 43, was charged with sexual assaultwith a weapon (x6), unauthorised possession of a restricted firearm and unlawful possession of body armor.
Michael Todd Schartner, 43
Police believe there may be other complainants, and are encouraging them to come forward by calling the Edmonton Police Service 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.