Police are asking the public's help identifying this man. (Photo provided by Wellington County OPP)
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Wellington OPP release more details on sexual assault suspect

Wellington County OPP have released more details on a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault investigation from last month.

According to police, the incident occurred on April 30 at a retailer in Fergus. While officials already have a description and photo of the suspect - a tall, heavy set man estimated to be in his 50s or 60s and wearing spandex shorts - they now have identified his vehicle as well.

Police say the man was driving a dark sedan similar to a Volkswagen Jetta or Passat.

Investigators have also learned of another similar instance that reportedly took place last summer at a business in West Garafaxa.

Police say on the afternoon of July 27, 2023, a man matching that description made conversation with a female employee about "how he had lost weight and wanted to show off his physique."

The man was described as 40-50 years-old, wearing red spandex shorts, a ball cap, a dark windbreaker, and operating a grey Volkswagen sedan, possibly a Passat or Jetta.

Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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