Unidentified man sought for sex assault in city’s west end

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Investigators need help identifying a man sought for an alleged sex assault in the city’s west end last week.

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And they’ve released images of a suspect hoping members of the public can help identify him and track him down.

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Toronto Police claim the incident occurred as the alleged victim was walking in the area of Bloor St. W. and Brock Ave. – just west of Dufferin St. – around 9:25 p.m. on Thursday.

“The (man) approached the victim from behind and sexually assaulted them,” police allegd in a statement released Friday, explaining the man “then fled the area and was last seen running south towards Dufferin Mall.”

“There were no reported injuries,” police added.

Investigators are looking for a man who is described as Black, in his 20s, with a slim build. He was wearing a black jacket, black pants and white running shoes.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity or whereabouts is urged to call police at 416-808-1100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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