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Surveillance image of suspect, vehicle released in ‘unmarked taxi’ sex-assault investigation

London police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in a sexual assault investigation. London Police Service

The London Police Service is looking for help from the public in connection with a sexual assault investigation.

Police have released surveillance photos of both the suspect and suspect vehicle.

According to police, a woman attempted to flag down a taxi on Richmond Street near Western Road in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Sept. 11.

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A black, four-door sedan stopped and the woman got in, thinking it was an unmarked taxi. The woman also reported seeing what looked like a meter near the centre console in the vehicle.

The suspect vehicle is believed to be a four-door black Honda Civic.
The suspect vehicle is believed to be a four-door black Honda Civic. The London Police Service

She told police she was taken to a parking lot in the area of Dundas and Maitland streets and was sexually assaulted.

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The vehicle is believed to be a four-door black Honda Civic.

Anyone with information about the case or with knowledge of the identity of the suspect is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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