TORONTO – Halton Regional Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in connection to two sexual assaults near Sheridan College in Oakville.
It is alleged that two young women were inappropriately touched from behind on Saturday Oct. 5 between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
One of the attacks happened behind the Athletic Building at Sheridan around 1:40 p.m. and the other on a trail near the school five minutes later.
The suspect fled the scene in both cases after the women screamed.
The suspect is described as male, white, approximately 5’7”, wearing black clothing with a covered face.
Police believe these cases may be related to other attacks in the same area this summer, one in July and the other in August.
Anyone with information is urge to come forward.
Authorities are advising people in the area to be mindful of their surroundings.
Police are telling pedestrians to walk with a purpose, be alert and attentive, avoid unlit streets and short cuts through parks and/or vacant lots and call 9-1-1 if you fear for your safety.
Meanwhile, Sheridan issued several public safety tips for students on Twitter Wednesday.
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