Police are searching for a man who allegedly followed a female into a washroom in a restaurant in Toronto’s west end and sexually assaulted her. The incident happened on Aug. 9, at an establishment in the Parkdale neighbourhood, near Queen Street West and Jameson Avenue. Investigators said they were called to that area at around 3:30 a.m. for reports of a sexual assault. The victim was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, they said. They say the suspect fled the area. He is described as a man in his 20s, standing five-foot-eight to five-foot-10, with short black hair, clean shaven, and a clock tattoo on the back of his right arm. The suspect was last seen wearing a black sleeveless shirt, grey shorts, and light-coloured boots, and carrying a black crossbody bag. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with further information is asked to contact Toronto police at 416-808-1100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously. If you or someone you know is struggling with sexual assault or trauma, the following resources are available to support people in crisis:
