Toronto police release images of suspect wanted for sexual assault

Police are searching for the male suspect in the photos as he is wanted for sexual assault. (Toronto Police Service)

Toronto police have released images of a suspect accused of sexually assaulting one person in the city’s west end on Thursday morning.

Police said the victim was in the area of Bloor Street West and Brock Avenue, west of Dufferin Street, around 9:25 a.m. when the suspect approached from behind.

The suspect then allegedly sexually assaulted the victim. He fled the area shortly after, and was last seen running towards Dufferin Mall.

Police described the suspect as a Black male in his 20s with a slim build. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants and white running shoes.

They are asking anyone who can identify the suspect and knows his whereabouts to contact them at 416-808-1100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).