Toronto police searching for suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a pedestrian in Parkdale

Toronto police are searching for a male suspect after a pedestrian was allegedly sexually assaulted while walking in the Parkdale area on Mar. 12, 2026. (Police handout)

Toronto police are searching for a male suspect after a pedestrian was allegedly sexually assaulted while walking in the Parkdale area.

Police said just before 5 p.m. on March 12, officers responded to the area of Queen Street West and Fuller Avenue.

It is alleged that the adult victim was walking on the sidewalk in the area when a male approached and sexually assaulted them before fleeing.

No injuries were reported.

Police describe the suspect as a male, approximately 40 years old and five-foot-ten with a medium build, brown hair, blue eyes, and blonde facial hair.

He was last seen wearing a grey or navy parka jacket with a fluorescent stripe across the top, grey pants, running shoes, and a dark-coloured toque.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police at 416-808-1100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.