Man wanted in connection with sexual assault on TTC subway train

Police say the man in the photo is wanted in connection with a sexual assault on a TTC train. (Toronto Police Service)

Toronto police have released a photo of a suspect accused of sexually assaulting a person on a TTC subway train Friday afternoon.

Police said a call came in around 3:42 p.m. for a sexual assault in the area of Bloor Street West and Christie Street.

The victim was travelling on board an eastbound train when the suspect allegedly sexually assaulted them.

Police said the suspect fled shortly after. He is described as being between 30 and 40 years old, five-foot-11 with a thin build, tanned complexion, grey, dark blonde hair and a light brown beard.

He was last seen wearing a red t-shirt, grey pants and white socks with green stripes.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-1400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).