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Police seek 'tall, thin' suspect in sexual assault near Yonge and Bloor

Police say suspect in his 50s wearing red hat approached stranger on evening of Dec. 18
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Toronto police released this image of a suspect wanted in connection with a Dec. 18 sexual assault.

Toronto police are trying to identify a suspect in connection with a downtown sexual assault that took place more than a month ago.

The Toronto Police Service (TPS) said officers responded to a call in the Bloor Street West and Yonge Street area on Dec. 18 at around 6:25 p.m.

Police said a person was walking in the area and was approached by a man who sexually assaulted them.

The assailant fled westbound on Bloor Street on foot.

The suspect is described as being in his 50s, tall with a thin build.

He was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, red hat and camouflage backpack.

He also has two tattoos on his hand, police said in a release.

Police said the victim and suspect are not known to each other. The force is appealing for tips from the public at 416-808-5200, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or www.222tips.com.




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