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The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is looking to identify a male suspect involved in a sexual assault case in Oakville.
On Friday, March 14th, at roughly 12:10 a.m., a woman was walking on Sovereign Street, just west of Jones Street, when she was approached by an unknown man who initiated a conversation with her. The man subsequently sexually assaulted her. The woman defended herself, causing the suspect to flee on foot eastbound on Sovereign Street.
The woman did not sustain any physical injuries.
The HRPS describes the suspect:
- male
- white
- approximately 50 to 60 years old
- 5’3” to 5’4” tall
- small thin build
- sunken face
- wiry beard
- eyes described as small and set close together
- wearing a dark coloured toque and a long sleeve shirt
The HRPS is requesting area residents to remain vigilant as this incident is investigated and to immediately report any suspicious activities or persons to police.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation, including any security or dash cam video from the area between the hours of 12:00 am and 12:30 am, is asked to contact investigators with the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 905-825-4777, Ext 8970.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Sexual assault is any touching of another person without their consent where the touching is of a sexual nature, or where the sexual integrity of the victim is violated. A sexual assault can range from unwanted touching to sexual assault involving penetration.
There is no statute of limitation when it comes to reporting a sexual assault. This means that no matter how long ago the sexual assault happened, you can still report it to police for investigation.
Victims of violence and/or sexual assault can contact the Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit at 905-825-4777 for support.
Additional information can be found in our Sexual Assault Information Guide.
A valuable resource for information is also available on the Survivors Voices website.
