A description of a suspect wanted in connection with an alleged May 16 sexual assault on a walking trail has been released by Brantford Police Service.
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Police are looking for a male with brown skin in his twenties or older. He is approximately 5’4” with brown eyes and brown eyebrows and was wearing a head covering similar to a balaclava to hide his face.
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The incident occurred between 5 pm and 7 pm when a 16-year-old female was on the walking trail that extends from Veteran’s Memorial Parkway to Bell Lane. It was reported to police on May 20.
Residents in the area of Shellard’s Lane, Bell Lane, Mt. Pleasant Street and Helen Avenue are asked to check surveillance cameras for footage they may have from 5 pm to 7 pm on May 16. They are being asked to report anything suspicious to police.
As well, police are asking motorists who were in the area at the time to check their dash camera footage.
The police major crime unit and child abuse and sexual assault unit are continuing to investigate the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-756-7050. Those who wish to remain anonymous are asked to call Brant – Brantford Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/.
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