Sexual assault in Brantford has police seeking suspect

CTV Kitchener: Sexual assault in Brantford Brantford Police are searching for a sexual assault perpetrator who may have been scared off by a train. Nicole Lampa explains.

Brantford Police are looking for a 300-pound man after an alleged early-morning sexual assault.

According to police, a 33-year-old woman was walking near train tracks between Stanley Street and Wayne Gretzky Parkway around 3 a.m. Tuesday when she was attacked from behind.

The woman, who was walking alone, was pushed to the ground.

A struggle ensued, ending around the time a train passed by.

“She believes that the train’s presence and the noise from the train scared him off,” said Const. Natalie Laing.

Police describe the suspect as being 5’8” tall and 300 pounds, with a large gut, long dark hair and goatee or beard.

A canine unit searched the area but did not find the man, who was last seen heading toward Wayne Gretzky Parkway on foot.

The victim was taken to hospital and later released.

Anyone who may have been in the area or anyone else with information is asked to contact police at 519-756-7050 ext. 2262 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.