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Suspect sought in Niagara Falls sexual assault investigation

Police responded to an incident at Niagara Brewing Company on August 1
2021-04-05 Niagara Regional Police cruiser
Niagara Regional Police Service file photo

NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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On Aug. 1, 2020, 2 District (Niagara Falls Casino Unit) uniform officers attended the Niagara Brewing Company located on Clifton Hill in the City of Niagara Falls in relation to a sexual assault.

Investigation revealed that at approximately 12:45 a.m., a 22-year-old female attended a bathroom at the Niagara Brewing Company. Upon exiting the bathroom, a lone male suspect started to converse with her. During the conversation, the male began to make advances towards her that were unwanted. As a result, she was sexually assaulted. The interaction ended after another female patron exited the bathroom, which inadvertently interrupted the interaction.

The female did not know the male suspect and his identity is still unknown.

The suspect is described as the following:
Description:
    •    Middle Eastern
    •    20-30 years old
    •    Black hair
    •    Black manicured facial hair

Clothing description:
    •    Wearing a black t-shirt
    •    Light coloured jeans
    •    Black running shoes

This incident remains under investigation by detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Sexual Assault Unit.

Anyone with information, may have witnessed this incident, or can identify the suspect, is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111 ext. 9533.

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