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OPP release composite sketch of suspect in Fergus sexual assault

OPP have released this composite sketch of a man they are looking to speak to in connection with a reported sexual assault in Fergus, Ont. Wellington County OPP

Provincial police in Wellington County have released a composite sketch of a man they are looking to speak to in connection with a reported sexual assault in Fergus last month.

OPP say a woman reported being assaulted on the Elora-Cataract Trail, east of Gartshore Street and just west of the First Line, on April 24 between 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

The suspect was then said to have fled the scene on a black bicycle, according to police. He was last spotted heading eastbound on Gartshore Street, OPP say.

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Police are describing the man as five feet nine inches to five feet 10 inches tall and about 150 pounds. He has a round face, thin lips and sparse facial hair on his upper lip, police say. He was reportedly wearing black reading glasses, a black baggy hooded sweater, black pants and a black beanie at the time of the incident.

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Police are continuing to investigate and are asking anyone with further information to call 1-888 -310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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