York regional police are asking for help identifying a man who was caught on video appearing to sexually assault an Aurora woman in daylight as she was mowing her lawn.

Police said the 47-year-old woman was assaulted around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

The video, released by police on Thursday, shows a man run up behind the woman as she mows her lawn. He then lowers his shorts and grabs her, pulling her toward him.

In the video, the woman then turns to confront the man, who quickly pulls up his pants and flees on foot.

The man is described as white, with short sandy-brown hair, medium build, wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts.

Investigators are releasing images and video of the suspect and are asking for the public‘s assistance identifying him. Police are also appealing to any witnesses in the area at the time of the incident to please come forward.

Anyone with video surveillance in the area or any information is asked to contact police at 1-866- 876-5423, ext. 7071.