FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday March 2, 2016 3:00pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section is seeking public assistance to identify a male suspect in relation to an ongoing investigation.
On Sunday, February 28, 2016 at approximately 3:00am, an unidentified male approached a female in her early 20’s from behind in the Carling and Alpine Avenues area and attempted to remove her pants. When the complainant resisted, the unidentified male fled on foot.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, thin build, approximately 5’7” to 5’11” (170 cm – 180 cm), unknown age. He was dressed in a black bomber style winter jacket and bulky black boots to his mid calf.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS), toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or downloading the Ottawa Police iOS app.
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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366