Toronto police release photo of suspect after reported sexual assault at Finch Station

Toronto police have released a photo of a suspect following a reported sexual assault at the Finch subway station.

A news release from the Toronto Police Service said the incident occurred at 6 p.m. on Friday. Police said a woman was near the east exit of the station when she was sexually assaulted by a man walking down the same hallway.

The man fled north, it was said.

Police described the suspect as a man with a full black beard. He is approximately 5'9″ tall and weighs an estimated 175 pounds. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a gray blanket or scarf with red and blue stripes around his torso, a white shirt, black sunglasses, black pants, black shoes, a blue backpack, and a large bag.

A picture of the suspect was included in Sunday's news release. Police are asking anyone with relevant information to contact investigators at 416-808-3200. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or www.222tips.com.