Police are appealing for witnesses in connection with an ongoing sexual assault investigation in Toronto.
Toronto police said on Feb. 25 at around 3 a.m., the suspect stopped his vehicle in the area of Danforth and Greenwood avenues. .
Police said the suspect allegedly offered to give the victim a ride home, and they got into their vehicle.
Officers said the suspect then allegedly drove to a dead-end street in the area of Felstead and Lamb avenues and sexually assaulted the victim.
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Police said the sexual assault was interrupted when a black sedan drove toward the street.
“The suspect was startled and the victim exited the suspect’s vehicle,” police allege in a news release. “The suspect then fled the area in his vehicle, after mounting a sidewalk.”
Police are now seeking to speak with the driver of the black sedan, and any other witnesses or victims.
Officers said the suspect is a man in his 20s, with a thin build. He was seen wearing dark clothing.
According to police, the suspect was driving a four-door light-coloured sedan.
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“It is believed the car is a 2011-2014 silver Hyundai Sonata with a sunroof,” police said.
Police have now released photos of the suspect vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
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