Police have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with a sexual assault and robbery that occurred in Scarborough last month.

According to police, a 38-year-old woman was sexually assaulted and robbed at an apartment in the Morningside Avenue and Ellesmere Road area on April 15 at around 2 a.m.

The woman was eventually able to escape and contact police.

A suspect has since been arrested, police said in a news release Monday

He has been charged with sexual assault, forcible confinement, and robbery.

He appeared in court Sunday morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474 or Crime Stoppers at 4156-222-TIPS (8477).