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Windsor police seek suspect, vehicle, in June sexual assault

Windsor Police are asking the public for help in finding a vehicle and a suspect in a sexual assault last month.

Officers responded shortly before 1 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29 to the area of Windsor Avenue and Giles Boulevard East on a report of a sexual assault that had just taken place.

The female victim told police that she was walking in the area when a vehicle approached. The male driver then tried to talk to her. There was also a male passenger.

The investigation revealed that the driver sexually assaulted the woman, according to Constable Talya Natyshak.

The driver was described as a male of Middle Eastern descent, who spoke unaccented English. He had a small build, was 6' tall, and was between 30 and 40 years old. He had short dark hair with a scruffy face and was wearing a shirt and long pants. The passenger was a male.

The vehicle was described as a newer, white compact model with dark-tinted windows.

Police have released surveillance-camera screengrabs of the vehicle and are asking residents to take a look.

Anyone with information on the vehicle or the suspect should call Windsor police at (519) 255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (519) 258-TIPS (8477).

Surveillance-camera images of a suspect vehicle wanted in connection with a sexual assault in Windsor on June 29, 2021. Images provided by Windsor Police Service.

Surveillance-camera images of a suspect vehicle wanted in connection with a sexual assault in Windsor on June 29, 2021. Images provided by Windsor Police Service.

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