Suspect sought after sexually assaulting woman at knifepoint in Scarborough

Toronto police are searching for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman with a knife while she was walking on a hiking trail in Scarborough on Saturday morning.

Police said they responded to a call about a person with a knife near Guildwood Parkway and Galloway Road at 10:30 a.m.

Officers learned that a woman was walking along a path when a man approached her from behind.

He is said to have pulled out a knife and sexually assaulted the woman. The man later fled the area.

Police released a description of the suspect on Saturday afternoon, saying he is white, 25 to 35 years old, slim, and has shoulder-length, curly, reddish-brown hair.

He was last seen wearing a red basketball jersey and black pants.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 416-808-7474 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or www.222tips.com.