A stranger approached a teenage girl on the street and sexually assaulted her in Ottawa’s Carlington neighborhood on Friday, according to police.
Sexual assault investigators from the Ottawa Police Service said the incident occurred near the intersection of Laperrière Avenue and Cavan Street around 8:30 a.m. M.
The victim, a 15-year-old girl, was walking with a small group of friends when a stranger approached them and sexually assaulted the teenager, police said in a statement.
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The suspect is described as being between 30 and 40 years old and between five foot eight and five foot nine, with short curly dark hair, a full beard and glasses at the time of the offense.
Investigators hope to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or who has a dashcam or security footage of the area.
Anyone with information should call 613-236-1222 ext. 5944 or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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