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Details of suspect released in Uptown Waterloo assault

The main entrance to the Waterloo Regional Police Service's headquarters in Kitchener. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

Waterloo Regional Police have released the description of a man they are looking to speak with in connection to a recent sexual assault in Uptown Waterloo.

Police say a woman was walking near the intersection of Erb and Caroline streets when a man came up to her from behind, grabbed her and sexually assaulted her.

The incident occurred at around 5:30 a.m. on Jan. 8.

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The suspect is being described as around 25 years old and five feet nine inches tall, with a medium build. He was reported to be wearing a red jacket, yellow hoodie, jeans and white shoes and brandishing a weapon.

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Police are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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