UPDATED: Barton Lohouse was found deceased Oct. 20.
The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance locating a male suspect believed to be connected to an aggravated assault that took place on the morning of Oct. 18.
At approximately 7 a.m. on Oct. 18, Northeast Division EPC officers responded to the report of an assault with a weapon at a home in the area of 140 Avenue and 21 Street in Edmonton. It was reported that a 52- year old female was slashed in the neck outside her home. A neighbour came to her aid and called 911.
EMS responded, treated and transported the woman to hospital with life-threatening injuries where she remains but is in stable condition.
Barton Lohouse, 52, has warrants for his arrest for attempted murder and aggravated assault.
Lohouse is believed to be armed and dangerous, and may also pose a threat to himself.
Lohouse is described as 5’10” tall and weighs approximately 170 lbs. He has brown hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of Lohouse is advised to not approach him and immediately call EPS at 780-423-4567 or #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.