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Ottawa police are looking for a man with bad teeth who’s suspected of trying to sexually assault a woman in Little Italy early Saturday.

According to police, the 22-year-old woman was waiting for an OC Transpo bus at Preston Street and Young Street around 12:45 a.m. when a man grabbed her from behind, dragged her into the nearby bushes and tried to sexually assault her.

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Police said two passersby intervened and the man fled on foot west on Young.

Police described the man as white with a tanned complexion, 30-35 years old, about 5-foot-10, with an average build and a beer belly. The man has indents on both temples. Both his eyes and teeth are “slanted and crooked,” police said. The man was wearing a black fitted ball cap with a red design and red under the brim, a black T-shirt with a red design on the front, black shorts and black shoes.

Anyone with information can call police at 613-236-1222, ext. 5760, or email mcm@ottawapolice.ca. Crime Stoppers will also take anonymous tips at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).