Woman sexually assaulted while running in Orléans last weekend, police say

Ottawa Police sign outside headquarters on Elgin St. in Ottawa. (CTV News Ottawa)

The Ottawa Police Service is appealing for witnesses to come forward 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. Sunday.

Police say a male on a bicycle approached the woman from behind and sexually assaulted her.

“The male did not stop and continued to ride his bicycle out of the area,” police said in a media release.

“He is described as white with a skinny build. He had dark hair, wore a dark shirt and pants, and rode an older-style mountain bicycle.”

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dash cam or surveillance footage of the area Sunday morning.

You can contact the Ottawa Police Service’s East Criminal Investigation Section at 613-236-1222, ext. 3566.