Police are searching for a suspect after a woman was sexually assaulted in Etobicoke early Sunday morning.

Toronto police say that between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m., a 19-year-old was walking in the Kipling Avenue and Birmingham Street area when she was grabbed from behind by an unknown man.

The woman was pulled into an alley sexually assaulted, police say. 

According to police, she managed to break free during the assault. 

Police say the man fled the area. He is described as black, mid-20s, 5’8” to 5’11” and 120 to 130 pounds. He was wearing a black or navy t-shirt, baggy pants, was possibly wearing a hat and was carrying a cell phone in his left hand.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at416-808-7474.