Officers seeking suspect after a woman was sexually assaulted by a man driving a mobility scooter.
Niagara Regional Police are asking for the public's help to identify a sexual assault suspect.
Investigators say around 5:30 p.m. on May 26th, police responded to a sexual assault that just occurred in the Merritt Island area, located near Welland City Hall on East Main Street.
The victim indicated she had been sitting alone when approached by a man driving a blue mobility scooter.
Officers say the victim didn't know the suspect, and wasn't hurt as a result of the alleged assault.
The man is described as follows:
- Male
- White
- 50 to 60 years
- Short white/grey hair
- Short white/grey facial hair
- Heavy set build
- Large scar on left knee
- Wearing a dark navy baseball hat, white t-shirt, tan cargo shorts, white shoes
Police believe this was an isolated incident, and there is no known threat to public safety.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara at 1-800-222-8477, or Niagara Regional Police at 905-688-4111, option #3, extension #1009450.
Photo Credit: Niagara Regional Police Services
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