Cobourg police are investigating a reported sexual assault that took place early Sunday morning.
Police say a woman was walking in the Sutherland Drive area when she was approached by an unknown man at around 5 a.m.
The suspect allegedly produced a weapon and sexually assaulted the woman, who police say was able to escape. The suspect reportedly fled the area on foot.
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The suspect is described as a Caucasian man in his 60s with a thin build who stands six feet tall and has grey, shaggy hair and scruffy facial hair. He was reportedly wearing a beige coat and blue jeans.
Police say the woman was transported to Northumberland Hills Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
“Residents in the area are asked to check their security cameras in the event that the assault or the suspect were captured on video,” police said.
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Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Cobourg Police Service at 905-372-6821 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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