Man sought after employee sexually assaulted at Hamilton business

Hamilton police are trying to identify a man after a victim was sexually assaulted while working at a local business.

Police say a man walked into a business in the area of Fennell Ave. East and Upper Sherman Ave. around 12:30 a.m. on Nov. 20.

The man interacted with the lone store employee before the sexual assault took place.

The suspect was last seen fleeing westbound on Fennell Ave. East.

Investigators do not know if the victim was targeted.

Police describe the suspect as white, between 23 and 27 years of age, five-foot-seven, with a thin build. He was wearing a black Adidas jacket, a dark coloured toque, jogging pants, and black running shoes.

The investigation has been taken over by the Victims of Crime Unit.

Detectives are encouraging anyone who can identify this suspect or who may have witnessed the assault to contact Det. Phil Hedgcock 905-540-5544 or Det. Sgt. Jennifer Currie at 905 546-4962.