Lethbridge man charged with sexual assault

Anthony Robert Small, 36, is charged with sexual assaulting a woman in his car on Jan. 11, 2025. Police released his image and a photo of his car to try and locate additional victims.

Lethbridge police say charges have been laid against a 36-year-old man in connection with the sexual assault of a woman earlier this month.

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On Jan. 11, police say an officer was approached by a woman who said she had been sexually assaulted by an unknown man earlier that morning.

It’s believed the 26-year-old woman was outside the library in downtown Lethbridge when she was approached by a man who offered to give her a ride.

Officials say the man stopped at a convenience store before driving to a northside park instead of the destination she wished to go.

Police said she was threatened and sexually assaulted in the car by the man.

The victim was forced out of the vehicle and then went to seek help.

Lethbridge police were provided with a suspect description and details about his vehicle. Investigators later found an image on video surveillance, which was released to the public on Jan. 15.

Two days later, the suspect turned himself in to police.

Anthony Robert Small is charged with sexual assault, uttering threats and unlawful confinement.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 21.

Police are now working to determine if there are any other victims and have released a photo of Small and his vehicle, a black 2017 four-door Toyota Camry.

Anyone who believes they may have been victimized by Small is encouraged to call police at 403-328-4444.