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The Ottawa police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspicious man after an elderly woman was sexually assaulted in the Powell Avenue and Glendale Avenue area after answering her door.

Investigators say there have been a small number of reports in the area in the past month of a man seeking to gain access by knocking on doors in the evening and night. The man introduced himself as a possible neighbour in an attempt to get the occupant to open the door.

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On or around Nov. 9, the suspect gained access to the woman’s home. Once inside, he overpowered and sexually assaulted her. The suspect was described as a Middle Eastern man about 45 years old, about five feet, seven inches tall, with a pot belly. He spoke English.

The residents in the other cases did not open their doors and did not have a description of the man.

Police say any information about a suspicious person or persons or vehicles should be relayed to the Ottawa police’s sexual assault and child abuse unit at 613-236-1222, ext.5760.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-8477.