Police are searching for a man who allegedly followed a female into a washroom in a restaurant in Toronto’s west end and sexually assaulted her.
The incident happened on Aug. 9, at an establishment in the Parkdale neighbourhood, near Queen Street West and Jameson Avenue.
Investigators said they were called to that area at around 3:30 a.m. for reports of a sexual assault.
The victim was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, they said.
They say the suspect fled the area.
He is described as a man in his 20s, standing five-foot-eight to five-foot-10, with short black hair, clean shaven, and a clock tattoo on the back of his right arm.
The suspect was last seen wearing a black sleeveless shirt, grey shorts, and light-coloured boots, and carrying a black crossbody bag.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with further information is asked to contact Toronto police at 416-808-1100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
If you or someone you know is struggling with sexual assault or trauma, the following resources are available to support people in crisis:
- Call 911 if you are in immediate danger or fear for your safety.
- The Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres’ website has a comprehensive list of sexual assault centres in Canada that offer information, advocacy and counselling.
- The Ending Violence Association of Canada‘s website has links to helplines, support services and locations across Canada that offer sexual assault kits.
- Indian Residential School Survivors Society crisis lines: +1 866 925 4419 or +1 800 721 0066 (24/7)
- Toronto Rape Crisis Centre crisis line: +1 416 597 8808 (24/7)
- Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: +1 833 900 1010 (24/7)
- Trans Lifeline: +1 877 330 6366
- Suicide Crisis Helpline: call or text 988 (24/7)
- Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre for current and former Canadian Armed Forces members: +1 844 750 1648
- Read about your rights as a victim on the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime website.
