Edmonton police service is warning the University of Alberta community after harassment-related incidents involving a 33-year-old man on campus. Police say the man, Muhammad Ahmed, had been previously arrested and charged with mischief and was later released under conditions that included staying away from the U of A campus. The warning comes as police say the concern involves unwanted interactions with women that escalated to threatening or aggressive conduct.
What Police Say Happened
Edmonton police service said Ahmed was recently involved in harassment-related incidents at the campus and that the conduct happened twice last month. Police described the behavior as “unwanted interactions with females that have escalated to harassment and, at times, threatening or aggressive conduct. ” The warning is aimed at alerting students, staff and others who may encounter him in public or on campus.
Police also said Ahmed has a history of similar interactions in other places in Edmonton and in other Canadian cities. The conditions attached to his release included staying away from the University of Alberta campus, underscoring the seriousness of the concerns raised by police. The information released by police did not add further detail about any new charges or court action tied to the campus incidents.
How Police Want People To Respond
Anyone who notices Ahmed on the U of A campus or has a hostile interaction with him in a public space elsewhere is being urged to contact Edmonton police service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Police did not issue any broader campus advisory beyond the warning, but the message makes clear they want the public to report any immediate concern.
The notice places the issue squarely in the context of public safety on campus, where police are relying on community awareness as a first line of response. Edmonton police service did not say whether additional enforcement steps are underway, and no timeline was given for any follow-up action.
Background On The Campus Warning
The warning follows a series of harassment-related incidents last month, with police saying the behavior involved repeated unwanted contact. The case centers on a person already known to police, which is why the release conditions and campus ban are now part of the public warning.
For the University of Alberta community, the message is direct: remain alert and report any encounter that fits the concerns identified by Edmonton police service. Police have not released any new details beyond the warning, but the situation may continue to draw attention if further incidents are reported.
What Happens Next
For now, the key next step is vigilance and reporting. If Ahmed is seen on or near campus, or if there is a hostile interaction elsewhere, Edmonton police service wants the public to act immediately and use the contact numbers provided. The Edmonton police service warning remains the central development, and any further updates would likely depend on whether more incidents are reported or whether police issue another notice.
