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Suspect sought after woman sexually assaulted in Toronto nightclub: police

One of the images released by police. Handout / Toronto Police

Toronto police have released images of a suspect after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted inside of a downtown nightclub.

In a news release issued Wednesday, police said that shortly after midnight on May 1, officers responded to a report of a sex assault in the John and Pearl streets area.

Police said a 22-year-old woman was inside of a nightclub when she was approached from behind by a stranger who sexually assaulted her.

The suspect then fled the area, police said.

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He was described as five-foot-two to five-foot-five with a slim build and short dark hair. Police said he was wearing a denim jacket with a white collar.

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Officers released two images of a suspect in the hope that someone may recognize him.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact police at 416-808-7474 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

The second suspect image released by investigators. Handout / Toronto Police

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