Police release images of suspect wanted in TTC subway station sexual assault

The man in the photos is wanted in a sexual assault investigation. (Toronto Police Service)

Toronto police have released images of a suspect accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a downtown TTC station last month.

Police said they got a call for a sexual assault at Bloor-Yonge Station on the evening of Aug. 18.

A woman was on the subway platform waiting for a train when an unknown man approached and allegedly sexually assaulted her.

Police said the suspect fled after the victim confronted him.

He is described as between 20 and 30 years old, five-foot-10, weighing about 170 pounds with a medium build, short hair, and black facial hair.

He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black jogging pants, a black baseball cap, black headphones and carrying a black Nike bag.

Police are asking anyone who knows the identity of the suspect to contact them at 416-808-5304 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).