Toronto police are looking for a man after he allegedly attempted to choke a woman Monday night in North York.

Around 9:30 p.m., police said they arrived near Bathurst St. and Steeles Ave. W. on a call for assault, where a 24-year-old woman said she was walking and approached by a man from behind.

She bit his hand as he tried to choke her, screaming and bringing attention to them, police said in a news release Tuesday.

People from the area began to come out of their homes, police said, and the man fled on foot.

He’s described to be white, aged 19 to 21, with slim to medium build, dark blond hair and clean shaven. He was wearing a navy blue or black shirt, black shorts and black running shoes.

Police are reminding people in the area to be aware of their surroundings and to contact police at 416-808-3200 or through Crime Stoppers if they notice anything suspicious.