Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after an early morning tried abduction and sexual assault in Waterloo.
Police mentioned at round 2 a.m. Sunday, a lady was strolling within the space of King Avenue South and Union Avenue East when she was approached by an unknown man.
Based on police, the person sexually assaulted the lady whereas making an attempt to drag her right into a car. The lady was capable of break away and run away. The suspect left within the car earlier than officers arrived.
The lady acquired minor accidents, police mentioned.
The suspect is described as tanned, 5’8”, has a match construct and was carrying a white shirt and a white hat.
“It is believed that there were three other occupants inside the vehicle at the time. The vehicle is described as a white sedan,” police mentioned in a media launch.
Police are asking residents to verify any surveillance footage they might have and to contact police in the event that they see any suspicious exercise.
The incident in Waterloo comes simply 3.5 hours after one other tried abduction was reported in Ayr.
Police mentioned “there is nothing to indicate that the incident in Waterloo and the incident that happened in Ayr are connected in any way.”
Regional police are persevering with to research each incidents.
