FERGUS – Police are looking for help to identify and catch the man responsible for an alleged sexual assault here.
Wellington County OPP officials say that on April 24 at about 9pm, a female victim was sexually assaulted in the Elora-Cataract Trailway east of Gartshore Street in Fergus by a man riding a bicycle.
“The suspect fled the scene on his bike and was last observed riding … towards Fergus,” police stated in a press release.
The OPP describes the suspect as Caucasian, about 5’10” tall and weighing 150 pounds, with sparse facial hair on his upper lip and chin, and a round face with thin lips.
He was wearing black reading glasses, a black baggy hooded sweater, black pants, and a black “beanie” hat, police stated.
“OPP canvassed the area but were unable to locate the man,” stated the press release.
Police are asking anyone with any information to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. Tip providers may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
