submitted to EFP
UPDATE - On September 1, 2022, members of the Lakeshore Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a sexual assault which occurred on Amy Croft Drive in the Municipality of Lakeshore.
At approximately 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022, the female victim was jogging when she was confronted by a stranger. The victim was able to quickly run to a place of safety.
The suspect is described as:
· Caucasian male
· Approximately 5'7" in height
· Thin build
· Black sweater and black pants
The Essex County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any information, they are being asked to contact Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.catchcrooks.com , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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LAKESHORE OPP INVESTIGATING SEXUAL ASSAULT
submitted to EFP on September 2nd, 2022
Lakeshore Detachment Provincial Police (OPP), including members of the Essex County OPP Crime Unit, are currently investigating a sexual assault that took place last night in the Municipality of Lakeshore.
At approximately 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022, Lakeshore Detachment OPP responded to the 200 block of Amy Croft Drive to investigate a report of a sexual assault.
The adult victim was jogging when she was confronted by a stranger. The victim was able to quickly run to a place of safety.
The suspect is described as a white male in his 20's, he is approximately 5'7" in height, slim build, wearing a black sweater and black pants. He was last seen running on foot Eastbound on Amy Croft Drive.
The Essex County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any information, they are being asked to contact Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.catchcrooks.com , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Essex County OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times. The OPP's website, www.opp.ca contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.
Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, there are local resources available to help.
If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.