Police are searching for a suspect in connection with a sexual assault in Toronto’s Alexandra Park neighbourhood.

The incident occurred at around noon on Saturday. Investigators say a 25-year-old woman was walking in the area near Ryerson Avenue and Queen Street. An unknown man grabbed her from behind and forced her into the Linda Griffith Laneway where he sexually assaulted her.

The suspect fled on foot after the assault was interrupted by a passer-by.

The suspect is described as a white man between 30 and 40 years old. He is described as 5-11, weighing approximately 250 lbs and has short, wavy, black and brown hair, an unshaven face and a large nose. He was last seen wearing a dark, hooded sweater, gray and black track pants and dark shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.