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Police looking for suspect after Brookdale Park sexual assault

This is the second time in as many days that a police pursuit in the GTA has ended in a car crash. Jason Scott/Global News file

TORONTO – Toronto Police are notifying the public of a sexual assault that took place in Brookdale Park Wednesday evening.

Police say a female was walking through the park, located just north of Fairlawn Avenue near Grey Road, around 9:15 p.m. when she was grabbed from behind, forced to the ground and sexually assaulted.

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Officers say the male suspect fled on foot heading south through the park.

The suspect is described as a white, 5’10”, between 25-30 years old with a medium build, clean-shaven with thin dark hair. He was wearing a red t-shirt with words on the front.

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.

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