Unidentified man wanted for downtown Toronto sex attack
· Toronto Sun
Investigators need help identifying a man sought for a frightening sex attack that occurred downtown Toronto last weekend.
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Toronto Police say officers responded to the sexual assault call near Church St. and The Esplanade around 6:45 a.m. on Sunday.
A man allegedly approached from behind, “forced the victim to an isolated area,” then sexually assaulted the person, police said in a statement released Wednesday.
Police said passersby “intervened” and the man fled the area.
The gender and age of the victim have not been released.
Investigators have now released images and video footage of an unidentified suspect hoping members of the public will recognize him and come forward.
The man is described as black, 25-30 years old, about 5-foot-10, with a thin build.
At the time, he was wearing a green or grey jacket, grey hooded sweater, dark baggy pants, and dark Nike shoes. He was also carrying a black Lacoste backpack with white lettering and the alligator logo.
Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity or whereabouts is urged to call the Sex Crimes unit at 416-808-7474 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).