Saturday, October 6, 2001

SEXUAL ASSAULTS
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is investigating another sexual assault. The incident happened in the early morning hours of October 6th in the Goulais Avenue and Third Line area of the city. Two females were walking on Goulais Avenue at 12:20am when they were approached from behind by a lone male who assaulted one of them. It was very similar to another sexual assault that occurred on September 26th near the golf course on Queen Street.

The attacker in both incidents is described as being 17 - 25 years of age, five feet 4 inches, to five feet 8 inches in height with a dark or tanned complexion. The attacker wore dark clothing with a hood.

The Sault Major Crime Unit is investigating. If you have information, please call police at 949-6300 or Crime Stoppers at 942-7867.

RESIDENTS CAN RETURN HOME - BRUCE STREET OPEN
Bruce Street has now been partially opened to traffic. The southbound lanes have been opened to allow one lane of traffic in each direction.
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