Cobourg Police – Sexual Assault Alert, Man Wanted in Sexual Assault Investigation

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The Cobourg Police Service requests the public’s assistance identifying a man wanted in a sexual assault investigation.

On Sunday, October 13, 2019 at approximately 5:00 AM, a woman was walking in the Sutherland drive area in the Town of Cobourg.

· It is reported that a man walked up to her
· The man then produced a weapon and sexually assaulted the woman
· The woman was able to escape, and the man fled the area on foot
· The man is described as Caucasian, in his 60’s, 6 feet tall, thin, grey shaggy hair, scruffy wearing a beige coat and blue jeans
· The victim attended the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Residents in the area are asked to check their security cameras in the event that the assault or the suspect were captured on video.
A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, touching, oral sex and penetration.

Any inquiries can be directed to the Cobourg Police Service at 905-372-6821.

If anyone has any information about this case please contact the Cobourg Police Service at 905-372-6821 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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