Toronto police seek to identify man wanted in sexual assault investigation

Police are seeking to identify a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault investigation in Toronto.

In a press release Thursday, Toronto police said on April 26 at around 3 p.m. officers received a report of a sexual assault in the Dundas Street West and Bloor Street West area.

Officers said an 18-year-old woman was walking down the street when a man approached her and sexually assaulted her.

Police said the woman fled the area and reported the incident.

Officers are now searching for a man between 40 and 50 years old, with a medium build.

According to police, he was seen wearing a blue shirt, a black construction jacket with yellow reflective sleeves, blue jeans and was carrying a blue bag.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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