Woman pulled onto lawn and sexually assaulted while out for walk, London police say

An investigation is underway after a woman was sexually assaulted while out for a walk in west London Friday.

London police are appealing to the public for help in identifying a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman while she was out for a walk in the city’s west end Friday.

According to a news release, a woman was out for a walk in the 300-block of Sarnia Road on Friday when she was approached by a man who pulled her onto the front lawn of a home and sexually assaulted her.

The victim contacted police.

The suspect fled the area on foot. Officers attended the area and conducted a search, but the suspect was not located.

London police describe the suspect as: Male, white, between 40 – 60 years of age, 5’6 – 5’8, average to heavy build, with facial hair. He was described as wearing a cap on his head, a light blue t-shirt and dark-coloured shorts.

Investigators are appealing to members of the public who may have been in the area of Sarnia Road and Stirrup Court between 3 – 4 a.m., or who may have residential or business video surveillance or dash-camera footage, to contact police.

The investigation is in its early stages, and police say further information will be shared as appropriate.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at [phone] or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.