Multiple victims sexually assaulted in North York, police say

Toronto police are investigating after multiple victims reported being sexually assaulted by an unknown male in North York on Sunday.

Officers say the first assault happened at approximately 12:20 p.m. near Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue West.

According to police, the suspect allegedly entered a woman’s changeroom inside a fitness centre and sexually assaulted a woman before fleeing the area on foot.

Less than two hours later, police were called about another sexual assault just a few kilometres away near Wilson Avenue and Bathurst Street.

The suspect was allegedly following another victim who he later grabbed and sexually assaulted, according to police. A witness interrupted the assault, prompting the man to flee the area on foot.

A short time later, police were called about a third sexual assault just down the road near Lawrence Avenue West and Bathurst Street.

Officers say the suspect approached another victim from behind and allegedly sexually assaulted her. A witness driving by stopped their car and interrupted the assault. The suspect, once again, fled the scene on foot.

He is described as a male in his late 20s to early 30s and approximately five-foot-eight with a thin build, short curly hair and a short black beard.

He was last seen wearing a grey/black jacket, blue jeans, black shoes with a white sole and carrying a black backpack.

An investigation is ongoing.