Ottawa police release composite image of suspect in Orléans sexual assault

A composite image of a suspect wanted in connection with an Orléans sexual assault. (Ottawa Police Service)

Ottawa police have released a composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault at an Orléans dog park that occurred nearly two weeks ago.

Police say the incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. in Heritage Dog Park at 6160 Orléans Boulevard on Sunday, June 21.

The suspect is described as a Black man in his late 20s or early 30s. The suspect is estimated to be between 5-foot-9 inches to 6-foot-2 inches tall with a fit, muscular build. He has a gap in his teeth and should-length styled locs. Police say he may also have a wandering eye.

The suspect spoke English and had no noticeable accent. He was wearing beige or light-coloured clothing and a headband at the time of the incident.

Police did not provide further details on the incident.

“If you see the suspect, do not approach him and call 911,” police said.

Anyone with information that may be relevant to the incident is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5944, or by email at [e-mail].

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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