Toronto police seeking suspect in Yorkville sexual assault

Toronto police are looking for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted someone in Yorkville. (Toronto Police Service)

Toronto police are searching for a suspect wanted in an alleged sexual assault in Yorkville last month.

It happened in the area of Bloor and Yonge streets at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 18.

Police said the victim was walking in the area at that time when they were approached by the suspect, who they did not know.

The suspect then sexually assaulted the victim and fled on Bloor Street on foot.

According to police, the suspect is in his 50s, with a tall thin build. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket, blue jeans, red hat, and a camouflage backpack. He has two tattoos on his hand.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them at 416-808-5200.