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Winnipeg Police release sketch of sex assault suspect

Winnipeg Police release sketch of man suspected of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old in the River Heights area Friday. Winnipeg Police Service

WINNIPEG — Police are continuing to search for a man suspected of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old on Friday in the River Heights area.

Just before 2:30 a-m Friday morning, officers were called to Niagara street and Kingsway for reports a sexual assault had occurred.  The suspect then fled the scene on a bicycle.

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On Saturday, Winnipeg Police released a sketch of the man they are looking for.

He is described as a Caucasian man, 25 to 35 years old, about 5 foot 4 and a thin to medium build.  He is described as having thin lips with a pointy nose and chin, dark blonde to strawberry blonde facial hair and a possible goatee.

Anyone with information is asked to call police or Crimestoppers.

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