OPP Seeking Information On Sexual Assault

Provincial Police in Sioux Lookout are now turning to the public for information to solve a March, 2016 sexual assault. The investigation surrounds an incident where a 15-year-old girl was picked up on the side of Highway 72 near the Lamplighter Inn by an unknown man. OPP say the man took her to a home and sexually assaulted her, and then drove the victim to a separate location, where she was able to contact police. He’s described as Caucasian, in his 40’s or 50’s, and he wore glasses and had heavy facial stubble. Police say he was medium height with a bit of a “tummy”, and had a higher pitched voice. The vehicle the man was driving is described as an older model, small four door silver car with an automatic transmission and the gear shifter between the front seats. OPP say the glove box was leather and the windows weren’t tinted. Anyone with information is asked to contact OPP in Sioux Lookout at 737-2020 or by calling 1-888-310-1122. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.