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Police looking to identify suspect man after woman assaulted in Scarborough

A photo of a suspect.
Toronto Police are trying to identify this man after a woman was assaulted in Scarborough on Monday, May 29, 2023. Photo by Handout /Toronto Police Service

Toronto Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man after a woman was assaulted, and other women were approached Monday in Scarborough.

Police responded to a call for an assault at about 4 p.m. in the Port Union Rd.-Lawrence Ave. E. area. A woman was jogging when a man approached her from behind, assaulted her and then headed to Rouge Hill Station and boarded a westbound train, according to officers.

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Police said other women in the Lawrence-Starspray Blvd. area were approached at about the same time by a man, who ran toward them and attempted to engage them in conversation.

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Police released images of a male described as being in his late 20s with dreadlocks and large lower lip. He was wearing a black-and-red hooded sweatshirt with “Friday the 13th” and an image of Jason Voorhees on it, black pants, Ewing runners and black sunglasses.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police at 416-808-4300 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or 222tips.com.

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