The HRP/RCMP Integrated Major Crime Unit is asking for the public’s help identifying a man in connection with a sexual assault last month in Halifax.
On February 7 at approximately 4 a.m. a 20-year-old female victim and her friend were walking home when they were approached by the suspect in the area of Queen and Morris Streets. The suspect reached under the victim’s skirt and touched her. When the victim confronted the suspect, he produced a small pipe-like object and threatened both women. The suspect was scared off when a man approached from the area of Morris Street.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 26-years-old, 6', 170 lbs. with a round face, short scruffy hair and an athletic build. At the time of the incident he was wearing a black stocking or toque style hat, blue jeans and a black fall jacket.
Anyone recognizing the man in the attached sketch or with information in relation to this incident is asked to call police at 490-5016. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.
Halifax Regional Police - Media Release - GO# 10-19085
