TORONTO

Two women claim to have been sexually assaulted in separate incidents while riding the TTC on Wednesday.

Toronto Police say the first incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. on a TTC subway, along the Yonge St. line, shortly after an unidentified man boarded the northbound train — possibly at St. Clair Station.

"Shortly after boarding the train, the man approached another passenger, sat beside (her), then assaulted the passenger," Const. Craig Brister said Friday.

No further details of the assault were released but police allege the man's actions had sexual overtones.

The victim exited the TTC at Yonge St. and Sheppard Ave.

Police have released an image of a suspect captured by the TTC's security cameras and they're appealing to the public for help identifying the man.

He's described as brown, 35 to 40, about 5-foot-5, with a medium build, brown eyes, short black hair and clean-shaven. He wore glasses, a black hooded Roots Canada coat and blue jeans.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect's identity should call police at 416-808-3200.

Another woman was on board a TTC near Dufferin St. and Bloor St. W. when she alleges she was sexually assaulted by an unidentified man just before 4:40 p.m.

"The man exited the bus and fled in an unknown direction when police were called," Const. Allyson Douglas-Cook said.

Investigators have released an image of a suspect hoping the public can help identify him as well.

He's described as 25 to 30, about 5-foot-6, with a heavy build, short black hair, moustache with goatee and dark eyes. He wore a tan jacket with a hood, a black T-shirt and grey sweatpants.

Anyone with information regarding his identity should call police at 416-808-1400.

Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

chris.doucette@sunmedia.ca