Police release video of suspect linked to Newmarket sex assaults

TORONTO – York Regional Police have released a new video of a suspected wanted in connection with a string of sexual assaults in Newmarket, Ont.

The man is linked to four confirmed incidents, most recently on Sept. 25 when he allegedly attacked an 18-year-old woman on Aspenwood Drive, pushed her to the ground and attempted to remove her clothing before a passerby intervened.

Two other assaults took placed on Sept. 8 and another on Aug. 18 when the suspect reportedly groped women in the vicinity of the Upper Canada Mall.

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A fifth incident was reported on Oct. 13, but police later determined that attack never took place.

The suspect is described as white male, 20-25 years old, approximately 5’5″ tall and weighing 125-130 pounds with a thin build.

Investigators will also be conducting a canvass in the area of Matthew Boyd Crescent and Dean Burton Lane at 6 p.m. A large police presence in the area can be expected.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Special Victims Unit – Sexual Assault Section at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7071, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, leave an anonymous tip online at http://www.1800222tips.com, or text your tip by sending TIPYORK and your message to CRIMES (274637) starting with the word YORK.