Police seek to identify suspect after sexual assault reported in Markham, Ont.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault in Markham, Ont.

York Regional Police said on Monday at around 6:50 p.m., officers received a report of a sexual assault.

Police said a 30-year-old woman was jogging westbound on Elson Street near Marydale Avenue when an unknown male on a bicycle grabbed her from behind and “touched her in a sexual manner.”

Officers said the victim yelled and the suspect fled the scene, riding the bicycle west on Elson Street.

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According to police, investigators believe the same suspect may be connected to another incident last year.

Officers said on Aug. 19, 2021 at around 8:45 p.m., police received a report of a sexual assault in the Ann Louise Crescent and Denison Street area.

Police said a 15-year-old girl was walking outside when an unknown male on a bicycle grabbed her from behind and touched her in a sexual manner.

Officers said the suspect fled the scene on the bicycle.

Police are now searching for a male suspect, possibly in his late teens, with acne on his forehead, black hair and a buzz cut.

He was seen wearing black-framed rectangular glasses, a grey T-shirt with possibly a Champion logo on the chest, blue shorts and dark-coloured running shoes.

Officers said he was seen riding a blue CCM mountain bike with orange tire rims, orange brake wires and orange gear shifts.

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