Niagara police look to identify man involved in alleged sexual assault

Niagara police are seeking to identify a person in relation to an alleged sexual assault.

On May 26, at around 5:30 p.m., police responded to the area of Merritt Island near Welland City Hall at 60 East Main Street, for a sexual assault.

Officers say the victim said she was sitting alone when approached by a man driving a mobility scooter. Subsequently, an alleged sexual assault interaction took place. The woman sustained no physical injury.

Detectives are asking the public for help in identifying the man.

He is described as white, 50 to 60-years-old, short white/grey hair, short white/grey facial hair, heavy set build, large scar on left knee, wearing a dark navy baseball hat, white t-shirt, tan cargo shorts, white shoes and driving a blue mobility scooter.

Police say the man and the woman were not known to each other and detectives believe this to be an isolated incident and that there is no threat to public safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension #1009450.