Police Seek Public Assistance After Sexual Assault in Richmond Hill
York Regional Police are seeking public assistance to identify a male suspect in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in Richmond Hill.
York Regional Police Special Victims Unit investigators are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect following a sexual assault in Richmond Hill. The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m., near Highway 7 East and Bayview Avenue.
Police report that an unknown male suspect approached the victim, grabbed her, attempted to cover her mouth, and touched her for a sexual purpose. The victim was able to free herself, and the suspect fled on foot.
The suspect is described as male, Black, 6 feet tall, with short hair. He was reportedly wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and carrying a black suitcase.