Man wanted in alleged sexual assault

Hamilton Police are looking for a suspect involved in a sexual offence.

On February 19 at around 9:30 p.m., a man approached a female who was standing alone on Barton Street near Birch Avenue.

The victim and the suspect walked to a secluded location a few blocks away, where she was physically attacked and sexually assaulted by the unknown suspect.

The suspect is described as male, dark complexion, late 20s to early 30s, 5’6” to 5’7”, heavy build, short black hair, and black scruffy facial hair, wearing a grey/black hooded sweatshirt and a black baseball cap.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.