NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ORILLIA – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Orillia Detachment Crime Unit is currently investigating the report of a sexual assault which occurred on Front Street South in the City of Orillia.
On January 19, 2016 at approximately 7:55 p.m., the Orillia OPP responded to an assault on a female on Front Street South.
Police were advised by the victim that she had a verbal altercation with an unknown male and that the male then grabbed her arm and pulled her into a driveway between two houses.
The male touched her inappropriately before she managed to flee and call police.
The suspect is described as, aboriginal, late teens to early 20’s, 5ft 7 – 5ft 10, medium build, short black hair, with a black jacket with a fur lined hood.
The victim also advised that the male was intoxicated and was carrying several bags.
The Orillia OPP is requesting the assistance of any member of the public who may have been in the area and may have seen the suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-TIPS. (1-800-222-8477) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or others.
Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, you will remain anonymous.
Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
The OPP remind all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times.
The OPP's website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.
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