NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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Detectives are investigating and looking for the public's assistance in identifying a male.
At approximately 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 1 District (St. Catharines) uniform officers responded to a call for an alleged sexual assault. Investigation by the Child Abuse Unit has revealed that at approximately 5:30 p.m. that afternoon, a nine-year-old female was approached by an unknown male in the area of Haynes Avenue and Church Street. There was a subsequent interaction with the male and the female was sexually assaulted.
The victim did not sustain any physical injuries as a result of the assault.
The male is described as:
- Tanned complexion
- Between 20-30 years of age
- Between 5'2" and 5'5" tall
- Wearing a red hoodie sweatshirt and black athletic pants with a white stripe
Following the offence, the male was also observed fleeing the area wearing a blue sweater.
A ground search of the area was unsuccessful.
Uniform members canvassed the area yesterday with detectives continuing to canvass the area and review video surveillance today, anyone with information is asked to contact the Child Abuse Unit at (905) 688-4111 Dial option 3.
Information on crimes can also be submitted anonymously using Crime Stoppers of Niagara. To leave an anonymous tip, please contact Crime Stoppers via:
- Telephone - 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
- Online - www.niagaratips.ca
Crime Stoppers guarantees that you will remain anonymous through any of the methods offered to provide tips. You may also be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 if the information leads to an arrest.
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