Police are warning women living in the west end to be extra cautious after two females were assaulted within an hour of each other over the weekend.
Investigators believe the same individual may have been involved in both attacks - given that they occurred within an hour of each other and similarities in the suspect description provided by both victims.
The first incident occurred on Saturday at about 12:30am. A 21-year-old was walking home from a bus stop in the Bloor St. and Laurel Ave. area when a stranger reportedly grabbed her and assaulted her.
A car driving by at the time apparently frightened the assailant away, and police are now asking for the driver to contact them.
Less than an hour later, at about 1:20am, a 22-year-old was assaulted in the Burnhamthorpe Rd. and The West Mall area as she returned home.
The suspect's description in both episodes is similar. He's believed to be:
White, in his 20s
5'8" to 5'9", with a thin build
Short, blond spiked hair
Wearing a dark-green or grey, hooded sweatshirt
Anyone with information should call the Toronto Police Sex Crimes Unit at 416-808-7474 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
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