MINTO – Police are looking for help to identify a suspect in a sexual assault on a trail just outside of Palmerston.
Wellington County OPP officials say a male suspect confronted a woman on White’s Junction Trail on May 25 at about 8am.
“The suspect asked the victim to have sex for money, while also attempting to grab the victim’s arm,” police stated in a June 6 press release.
“The victim fled without injury and reported the incident to police.”
The suspect is described by police as a clean-shaven white male, 6’0″ to 6’2″ tall, with an average build, long face, long nose, crooked and discoloured teeth, and acne scarring on his cheeks and forehead.
Police say he has a “slow cadence of speech” and was wearing a black hoodie with the hood up, dark blue jeans, running shoes and black Oakley sunglasses.
“The Wellington County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate as it is believed there may be more victims,” the OPP stated in the press release.
Asked about the possibility of additional victims, OPP spokesperson Matthew Burton told the Advertiser that is not confirmed.
“It’s an open call to the community in the event there may be another victim/or victims who may have not come forward in connection to this matter,” he stated.
Police are asking anyone who may have seen the suspect or who has video surveillance or dashcam footage in the area to call 1-888-310-1122.
To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
Tip providers may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
An un-cropped version of the OPP’s suspect sketch. Submitted image
