Police seek suspect after alleged sex assault on subway train

A man wanted in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a teenage boy on a Toronto subway train is seen in this provided photo. (Toronto Police Services)

Police are looking for a man wanted in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a teenage boy on a Toronto subway train.

The incident occurred at approximately 10 p.m. on Dec. 17 on an eastbound train near St. George station.

Investigators allege a 17-year-old boy was approached and sexually assaulted by another male passenger.

On Sunday, police released a security camera image of them suspect, who is described as a 5-3 man between 25 and 30 years old with a thick build, short, wavy hair and a black beard. He was last seen wearing a blue zip-up jacket with a hood, a green T-shirt, grey pants and black shoes.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.