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Sexual Assault Alert Police asking witnesses to come forward
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 - 11:36 AM
51 Division: 416-808-7474
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a sexual assault that occurred on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at approximately 3 p.m.
It is reported that:
- a 33-year-old woman was walking on Wellesley Street East, approaching Homewood Avenue
- a man grabbed the woman from behind and sexually assaulted her
- the man fled eastbound on Wellesley Street East
- the assault was witnessed by other pedestrians in the area
The man is described as possibly white with a dark complexion or brown with a light complexion, between 20 - 40, approximately 5'5", with a thin build and a very slight moustache. He wore a three-quarter-length dark green, bulky, nylon winter jacket with a hood, possibly fur-trimmed, and light grey pants.
Police are interested in speaking with anyone who witnessed the assault, especially the woman who approached the victim to check on her well-being.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
A sexual assault is defined by the Criminal Code of Canada as any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault, please visit our Sex Crimes Unit website.
Constable Victor Kwong, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Grisel Fitkin, Sex Crimes Unit
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