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Windsor police investigating sexual assault

The Windsor Police Service is appealing to the public for help in locating a male suspect in connection to a sexual assault.

On Thursday, at around 10 p.m. a person was sexually assaulted outside the Ford Test Track in East Windsor.

Police said the assault was interrupted by a bystander in an older-model pickup truck with a rear window decal. The suspect fled the scene following their intervention.

Investigators are encouraging the bystander to come forward as a witness.

The suspect is described as white, slender build, approximately 6'1", 180 lbs., olive complexion and unkempt brown facial hair. He was last seen wearing a light washed jeans, a black hooded sweatshirt and white shoes.

The suspect vehicle is described as dark-coloured sedan.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830 or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477.

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