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Ottawa police investigating a sexual assault have asked for the public’s help to identify a suspect who they said posed as a gas meter inspector in order to gain access to a woman’s residence.

The sexual assault and child abuse unit said the incident took place at about 1 p.m. Friday in the area of Wiggins Private and Chapel Street.

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Police said a man carrying a clipboard knocked on the woman’s door and identified himself as a gas meter inspector. He was described as Caucasian, in his early 50s, 5-7 to 5-10, clean-shaven, with thick, black eyebrows and a hooked nose. He spoke French and wore a black jacket, a black tuque with pompoms, dark pants and beige work boots.

Police are concerned that there could have been other attempts made to gain entrance into other homes.

Anyone with information was asked to contact the sexual assault/child abuse unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Police reminded residents that they should not let anyone into their homes if they feel unsure about their credentials.