Police looking to identify suspect in sex assault investigation
The Toronto police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a sex assault investigation.
According to police, the incident happened on Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. in the Bay Street and Lakeshore Boulevard West area.
Police say that the female victim was reportedly walking alone in the area when an unknown man approached her from behind. He allegedly proceeded to sexually assault her, then followed her and attempted to engage in conversation with her before fleeing the scene.
He is described as being between the ages of 30-35 with a medium build, shoulder length black curly hair, a black beard and between five-foot-nine and five-foot-ten feet tall. He had a black and olive coloured backpack on, and was wearing a beige and white baseball hat, a black short sleeved shirt, Adidas track pants with white stripes along the sides, and light coloured sneakers.
An image of him has been released by police.
Toronto police are looking to identify this suspect in a sex assault investigation. (TPS) Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
How much do you need to earn to buy a home? Income requirements continue to ease
The average salary needed to buy a home keeps inching down in cities across Canada, according to the latest data.
Boissonnault out of cabinet to 'focus on clearing the allegations,' Trudeau announces
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced embattled minister Randy Boissonnault is out of cabinet.
Smuggler arrested with 300 tarantulas strapped to his body
Police in Peru have arrested a man caught trying to leave the country with 320 tarantulas, 110 centipedes and nine bullet ants strapped to his body.
Families of Paul Bernardo's victims not allowed to attend parole hearing in person, lawyer says
The families of the victims of Paul Bernardo have been barred from attending the serial killer’s upcoming parole hearing in person, according to the lawyer representing the loved ones of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy.
'They squandered 10 years of opportunity': Canada Post strike exposes longtime problems, expert says
Canada Post is at ‘death's door’ and won't survive if it doesn't dramatically transform its business, a professor who has studied the Crown corporation is warning as the postal workers' national strike drags on.
Sask. woman who refused to provide breath sample did not break the law, court finds
A Saskatchewan woman who refused to provide a breath sample after being stopped by police in Regina did not break the law – as the officer's request was deemed not lawful given the circumstances.
'Bomb cyclone' batters B.C. coast with hurricane-force winds, downing trees onto roads and vehicles
Massive trees toppled onto roads, power lines and parked cars as hurricane-force winds battered the B.C. coast overnight during an intense “bomb cyclone” weather event.
Ford says there is 'clear consensus' among premiers for separate trade deal with Mexico
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says there is 'clear consensus' among premiers for separate bilateral trade deals with the U.S. and Mexico, following a phone call with all the leaders on Wednesday.