Regina police are investigating an alleged sexual assault that took place in the downtown Wednesday afternoon.
Police say around 5:30 p.m. a 23-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in an alley in the 1800 block of Scarth Street — between 11th and 12th Avenue. According to reports, the suspect followed the victim into the alley, sexually assaulted her, and was scared off shortly after.
The victim was not seriously hurt and did not need medical attention.
The suspect is described as a man, black, about 20-years-old, 5’9″, with a scruffy beard. He was wearing a black ball cap, red shirt, blue jeans, and glasses.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Regina police at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.