Police are seeking to identify a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault investigation in Toronto.
Toronto police said on Sunday, March 26 at around 4:45 a.m., a 26-year-old woman was walking in the area of Yonge Street and Empress Avenue when she crossed paths with a man.
Officers said the man allegedly changed directions to follow the woman and sexually assaulted her.
Police said the man then fled southbound toward Sheppard Avenue West.
Officers are searching for a man in his mid-20s, standing five-foot-seven and weighing around 170 pounds.
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He was seen wearing a black winter jacket, blue jeans and black and white shoes.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
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