Calgary police have charged Juliana Isabella Bodor, 59, with assault after a 92-year-old woman was struck in the face during a downtown walk. Police describe the attack as unprovoked.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
Calgary police have charged a 59-year-old woman with assault following an unprovoked attack on a 92-year-old woman in downtown Calgary. The incident occurred on Oct. 6, and the suspect was arrested four days later.
According to Calgary Police Service (CPS), the assault took place around 4:50 p.m. on Oct. 6 near 1 Street and 15 Avenue SE. The 92-year-old victim was walking with a friend when an unknown woman approached the pair and allegedly punched her in the face before fleeing on foot.
The victim sustained minor injuries. She returned home and later contacted police. Investigators determined that the victim and the accused did not know each other and believe the attack was unprovoked.
Juliana Isabella Bodor, 59, of Calgary, was arrested in downtown Calgary on Saturday, Oct. 10. She has been charged with one count of assault. As of the reporting date, she remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Staff Sgt. Mike Sushelnitsky of the CPS District 1 General Investigations Unit addressed the nature of the crime in a press release.
“The randomness of this assault against an elderly woman who was out enjoying an afternoon walk is extremely concerning,” said Staff Sgt. Mike Sushelnitsky. “Everyone deserves to feel safe in our city.”
Police stated that the Victim Assistance Support Team (VAST) has been supporting the victim since the attack. VAST provides services such as emotional support, court preparation assistance, and crisis response.
Investigators have not released a motive for the attack. Police are asking anyone with additional information about the incident to contact them at 403-266-1234. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or via the P3 Tips app. The case number is CA26459852.
This incident highlights concerns regarding personal safety in public spaces, particularly for vulnerable populations. While Calgary Police Service dashboard figures indicate that violent crime across the city was down 7% from January to August 2026 compared to the same period last year, random attacks in broad daylight can significantly impact public perception of safety. The charge against Bodor is a hybrid offence, meaning the Crown can prosecute it as a summary offence or an indictable offence, which carries a maximum of five years in prison.
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