Niagara police seek suspect in sexual assault in St. Catharines

Niagara police are looking for a suspect in a sexual assault investigation in St. Catharines.

On Sept. 5, at around 3:21 p.m., police commenced an investigation into an alleged sexual assault that occurred near Malcolmson Eco Park located at 325 Lakeshore Road at around 1:00 p.m.

Police say a 17-year-old man was walking with his German shepherd dog northbound along a gravel trail when the suspect approached the man. He was led into a wooded area where the allegation of sexual assault is said to have occurred. The man sustained no physical injuries.

The suspect is described as white, 20-30 years old, 5’1″, muscular build, blue eyes, blonde shoulder length hair (shaved on sides) and a beard.

Police say the suspect was last seen wearing black pants, black dress shoes, a green jacket with a short sleeve button up shirt that was pink, blue, green and yellow underneath.

The victim and the suspect were not known to one and another.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.