Residents near two Toronto parks are reeling after two women were sexually assaulted, one at gunpoint.

Police say a 27-year-old woman was attacked Sunday while jogging in the High Park area Sunday evening, while another woman was assaulted at gunpoint while walking her dog in a northeast Toronto park.

Investigators said the High Park victim was jogging when she was approached by a man who attempted to strike up a conversation. The man then sexually assaulted her. She suffered minor injuries, according to police.

The suspect is described as a black male with a light complexion, and is believed to be in his 20s. He has short, curly hair and is about 5’6”.

Area-resident Anne Miller told CTV Toronto she feels safe in most areas of the popular park.

“As long as other people are around, it feels OK. But definitely on some of the back trails it gets a little scary,” she said.

Meanwhile police are also investigating an unrelated sexual assault that took place in the Finch Avenue East and Don Mills Road area Sunday morning.

Investigators said a 20-year-old woman was walking her dog in Skymark Park when she was approached by a man who attempted to engage her in conversation.

Police said the suspect then grabbed the woman and pointed a handgun at her ribcage, before leading her to a secluded area of the park and sexually assaulting her.

Officers said the suspect attempted to assault the woman again, but she was able to stop him before he fled the area.

The victim notified police and was taken to hospital for medical attention.

The suspect in that case is described as a black male in his 20s, with braided hair and tattoo sleeves on both arms. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and blue jeans.

Det. Mark Benallick said that this suspect is considered dangerous and should not be approached.

“Anytime somebody would resort to violence and using a firearm and intending to use a firearm would indicate a high degree of violent tendencies,” he said. “I would encourage anybody with information not to approach this individual.”

With a report from CTV Toronto’s Austin Delaney