Police release sketch of sex assault suspect

Ottawa Police Media Release

Ottawa Police Media Release

Composite sketch of suspect

Ottawa police have released a composite sketch of a male suspect believed to be responsible for multiple sexual assaults in the downtown area and south Ottawa between April 14 and April 27.

In seven incidents, a male approached women from behind and pulled down their pants. In another incident, he followed a woman into a school.

The suspect is described as white, 20 to 30 years old, five feet six inches tall, with an average build, short dark hair and dark eyes, wearing a hooded jacket and in some instances a dark baseball cap.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Ottawa Police Service tip line at 613-236-1222 ext. 5760 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or 1-800-222-8477.