Fugitive Daycare Worker: Edmonton Police Launch International Manhunt for Child Sexual Assault Suspect Who Fled Canada

Edmonton police have launched an international manhunt for a 32-year-old daycare worker who is facing serious charges of sexual assault and sexual interference of a child and is believed to have fled Canada. The individual, identified as Stephen Robert Macgregor, is now the subject of a Canada-wide warrant, with authorities calling on the public and international partners for assistance in locating him.

The distressing investigation began in January 2023 when the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Child Protection Section received a report concerning a child under the age of 16.

The victim was a client at a daycare facility located in southwest Edmonton, the name of which has been withheld by police to protect the identity and privacy of the young victim.

Following a thorough and sensitive investigation, charges of sexual assault and sexual interference were formally laid against Macgregor in March 2023.

However, before he could be apprehended, investigators discovered that Macgregor had left Canada. The exact date and method of his departure remain part of the ongoing inquiry, though police confirm he is no longer within the country's borders.

The EPS Child Protection Section is now working collaboratively with federal and international agencies, including Interpol, to track down Macgregor.

His flight from justice has escalated the search significantly, transforming it into a global effort to ensure he is brought back to Edmonton to face the charges. Police have stressed the seriousness of the allegations and their commitment to the victim and their family.

Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Stephen Robert Macgregor’s whereabouts to come forward.

Members of the public are advised not to approach Macgregor if they see him, but instead to contact the Edmonton Police Service directly at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the vital importance of child protection and the diligent work of law enforcement in pursuing justice for vulnerable individuals.

The EPS remains dedicated to ensuring the safety of children in the community and holding those accountable who would inflict harm.