(Photo of Lexton Vinnory Blair, courtesy of the Windsor Police Service)(Photo of Lexton Vinnory Blair, courtesy of the Windsor Police Service)
Windsor

Warrant issued for suspect's arrest in teen's sexual assault

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 61-year-old man after a 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted recently.

The Windsor Police Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit launched an investigation on January 17, after receiving a tip from a friend of the victim.

Investigators learned the teen was encouraged to drink alcohol before she was restrained and sexually assaulted.

She confided in a friend after the attack.

Police are looking for Lexton Vinnory Blair. He's described as a Black man, 5'7" tall, and about 160 lbs, with balding salt-and-pepper hair.

Anyone who knows where Blair is can call the Windsor Police, Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477, or go to www.catchcrooks.com.

If you or someone you know is the victim of a sexual assault, call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-7232711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700 ext. 7179.

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