03-07-2025
OPP releases sketch of man accused of assault on popular Springwater trail
OPP seeks to identify a man in his 40s with short or pulled-back dark hair and a ginger beard accused of assault in Springwater Township on June 23, 2025.
Police investigating the alleged assault of a woman walking her dogs on a popular trail in Springwater Township have released a sketch of the man accused.
According to Huronia West OPP, the woman was grabbed by a ginger-bearded white man in his 40s at the sports complex at Highway 26 and Nursery Road around 10:30 p.m. on June 23.
Police say the woman was on the north side of the parking lot when the man pulled her to the ground. She managed to fight him off and escaped with minor injuries.
The suspect is described as being roughly five feet 10 inches tall with a husky build, dark hair that was either short or pulled back, and an overgrown beard. He also had a dark-inked tattoo on the top of his forearm.
Police urge anyone with information on the incident to contact the authorities or Crime Stoppers to leave an anonymous tip.
