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Police release composite sketch of suspect in Mont-Saint-Bruno attack

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WATCH ABOVE: Police request for help generates slew of tips. Gloria Henriquez reports. – Sep 5, 2016

Longueuil police are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a man wanted in connection with the attempted murder of a jogger in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville.

The suspect is believed to be a man between the ages of 45-52,  standing approximately 5’11” and weighing between 170-180 lbs, with brown and grey hair.

Police received a 911 call at 12:30 p.m. Friday about an injured woman on Mont-Saint-Bruno.

WATCH: Longueuil police have released a composite sketch of a man they believe violently attacked a jogger in a nature park in Saint-Bruno de Montarville.

Click to play video: 'Police ask for help identifying suspect in Mont-Saint-Bruno attack'
Police ask for help identifying suspect in Mont-Saint-Bruno attack

According to Longueuil police, the victim, a woman in her 50s, had been jogging in the nature park when she was violently assaulted.

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Police said the woman managed to fight off her attacker before seeking help.

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She was taken to hospital to be treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect was wearing a blue t-shirt, dark blue pants and a black bag around his waist at the time of the attack.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact Longueuil police at 450-463-7221

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