Police continue search for Orléans sexual assault suspect after more victims come forward

Ottawa police are searching for a suspect involved in several sexual assaults in Ottawa's east end. (Ottawa Police Service/Provided)

The Ottawa Police Service says the search continues for a man allegedly responsible for several sexual assaults in Orléans this month after additional victims came forward.

In a news release last week, police made a call for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted while jogging in Orléans. The incident occurred in the area of Innes Road and Viseneau Drive at approximately 8:45 a.m. on June 8.

On Wednesday, police say a woman reported being approached from behind by a man while she was riding a bike on Saturday at approximately 9:30 a.m. in the area of Innes Road and Belcourt Boulevard.

Another victim reported a similar incident at around the same time in the area of St. Georges and Schouten Drive.

The suspect is described as a White male with a thin build wearing a blue hoodie with the hood up and blue jeans. He was riding a blue or purple Stratus bike.

Investigators have obtained a photo to better identify him.

“Please take note of the distinctive bicycle and Nike ‘Dunk Low’ shoes visible in the image,” Ottawa police say.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are urging them to come forward.

Anyone with information, or who may have dash cam or surveillance footage from the area during the time of the incidents, is asked to contact the East Criminal Investigation Section at 613-236-1222, extension 3566.

Stay anonymous and call Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at crimestoppers.ca.

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