The Ottawa police sexual assault and child abuse section is looking for the public's help to find a suspect who attempted to pull off a woman's pants on the weekend.

Police say the male suspect approached a woman in her early 20s around 3:00 a.m. on Feb. 28 near Carling and Alpine avenues.

They say the suspect attempted to remove the woman's pants before fleeing on foot.

The suspect is describe as a white male with a thin build, standing approximately 5-7 to 5-11.

He was dressed in a black bomber-style winter jacket and bulky, black boots.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa police service sexual assault and child abuse unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944.