Ottawa police seeking suspect in sexual assault at Orléans dog park

The sign outside Ottawa Police headquarters on Elgin St. is seen in this undated photo. (Aaron Reid/CTV News Ottawa)

Ottawa police are seeking witnesses and information to identify a suspect following a reported sexual assault at an Orléans dog park on Sunday.

Police say the incident occurred at around 4 p.m. in Heritage Dog Park at 6160 Orléans Blvd.

The suspect is described as a Black male, 30-years-old, about 5-feet-9-inches tall with long hair and dread locks.

He was wearing a beige shirt and a beige bandana on his head.

Police did not provide further details on the incident.

Police are asking anyone who may have been in the area of Heritage Dog Park during that time and may have witnessed anything suspicious to come forward.

Investigators are also seeking anyone who may have dash cam or video surveillance footage in the area.

If you see the suspect, do not approach him and call 911.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944, or email [e-mail].

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers.

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