Suspect Identity Sought in Stranger Assault
Region of Peel – Investigators from the Hate Crime Unit are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect after a stranger assault in Mississauga that is being investigated as a suspected hate-motivated crime.
On Wednesday, Dec. 3, at approximately 3:30 p.m., an adult female was walking along Mississauga Valley Boulevard. As she approached the Cooksville Creek Bridge, she was reportedly confronted by an unknown male who, without provocation, began yelling at her, forcibly removed her jacket hood and hijab, and pushed her to the ground before fleeing the area. Fortunately, the victim was not physically injured.
The suspect is described as a tall white male with heavy build, wearing a black hoodie and other dark clothing. He was last seen running into the nearby wooded area.
Residents in the area are reminded to be extra vigilant when walking alone and to report suspicious behaviour to police immediately.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact investigators with the Hate Crime Unit at 905-453-2121, ext. 6098. Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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