Sarnia police are asking for the public's help following an unprovoked assault on a young woman in the area of Tecumseh Park.
Police say around 2am on Sunday, a 19-year-old woman reported being chased and tripped near Harkness St. and Devine St., by a heavy set, white male wearing a black ski mask. She was able to get away and run home after a brief struggle.
The victim described the suspect as being 5'8" tall, over 300 lbs, wearing dark cargo pants, a blue and grey winter jacket, as well as a ski mask with a red tag on the forehead and holes for the eyes and mouth.
The suspect appeared to be older with a deep voice and had a mole on his upper right lip.
Anyone with information about the assailant should contact Detective Sergeant Leo Murphy at 519-344-8861 ext. 6142 or Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
