Waterloo Regional Police investigating a sexual assault in Waterloo
Posted Nov 3, 2024 08:53:30 AM.
Last Updated Nov 3, 2024 10:17:39 AM.
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a sexual assault incident that happened in Waterloo.
The incident took place early in the morning of Sat. Nov. 2 at approximately 2 a.m. in a residential building near the area of Sunview St. and University Ave. W.
According to a release from police, the victim, an adult female, noticed she was being followed by an unknown male and ran into a building, where she was chased by the man and sexually assaulted.
The victim was able to break free from the man who then fled. Police reported no physical injuries sustained by the victim from the incident.
The suspect is described as a black male, 5’5′ with a medium build and approximately 20 to 30 years old.
An investigation is on going by Waterloo Region Police Services’ Special Victims Unit, and anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8413, or to leave an anonymous tip at Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
