Montreal Police looking for sexual assault suspect

Montreal Police (SPVM) are asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual suspected of committing sexual assault on Nov. 25 in a building under construction in Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve (MHM).

To collect information from the public, a mobile command post will be set up Feb. 15, between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the intersection of de l’Assomption Blvd. and Pierre-de Coubertin Avenue, which is near the crime scene.

Investigators will be on-site and they’re inviting anyone who has information – or who may have witnessed the attack – to speak with them.

On Nov. 25, 2023, around 4 p.m., the suspect presented himself as a police officer, allegedly arresting two people who were exploring a building under construction.

Pretending that he was conducting security of the building, he allegedly held them against their will and committed sexual acts on one of them.

Suspect profile

SPVM is releasing a composite portrait to help identify the wanted suspect.

He is a white man, in his 40s, stands at 5 feet 9 inches tall, has short black hair and speaks English.

At the time of the event, he had an unkempt white beard and smelled of cigarettes. He was dressed in a dark coloured sweater, jeans, and white sneakers.

He was also wearing a navy bulletproof jacket with the word “police” on a reflective strip on the front.

Anyone with information about the wanted individual, has been a victim or knows someone who could have been a victim should contact 911 or go to their local police station.

You can also make an anonymous report with Info-Crime Montréal at 514 393-1133 or online.

There is a reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to the arrest of suspect according to Info-Crime Montréal.