Police searching for suspect after alleged sexual assault

Saskatoon police are looking for a man that allegedly sexually assaulted a young woman last week.

In a media release, police said the assault was reportedly occured on Oct. 11, in the area of Avenue C North and 26th Street West.

The 15-year-old girl was approached from behind by a man on foot and was touched inappropriately. The man is described as a 30 to 40 year-old man with a beard, brown eyes, thin lips and a raspy voice.

He was wearing a green camouflage winter jacket, black jogging pants and blue-green running shoes during the alleged attack.

Saskatoon police sex crimes unit is investigating the incident and is asking anyone with information on the assault to contact them at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.