Police are looking for a suspect in relation to a sexual assault reported by a 15-year-old boy that occurred Sept. 22 in a Vaughan park.
The teenager was in Agostino Park at about 9:30 p.m. when he was approached by a man who started a conversation with him, according to a York Regional Police news release.
The suspect, who spoke Russian and Georgian, said he had been in Canada for a month. He then touched the victim in a sexual manner, police said.
As the victim left the area, the suspect followed him for a short distance, police added.
Police have released images of the suspect, who is described as a white man between 30 and 40 years old, 6-foot-1 to 6-foot-2 in height, with a slim to medium build, blue eyes, black and grey hair with a side part, and a large nose. He was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, slim black sweatpants and running shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police sexual assault and crimes against children unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7071, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Information can be provided anonymously at 1800222tips.com.
