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Police searching for suspect after woman assaulted in Fall River area

Police say the woman yelled and got away while the man ran away into the woods. File / Global News

Police are hoping the public will be able to help identify a suspect after a woman was assaulted while out for a walk in the Fall River area last week.

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Nova Scotia RCMP say the assault happened while the woman was walking along Holland Drive in Fletchers Lake at around 8:10 p.m. on April 21.

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Police say the woman yelled and got away while the man ran away into the woods.

A police canine unit searched the area but was not able to locate the suspect, who is described as white with a slim build and light brown hair.

Police believe he’s between the ages of 17 and 22 years old.

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He was wearing a light pink hoodie, black jogging pants with a white stripe and a black baseball cap, according to police.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

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