UPDATE: Police Identify Suspect in St. Catharines Sexual Assault

Tuesday, 5 July 2022 04:51

By Noelle Sinclair/Linda Morgan

Female ride-share driver attacked by armed customer

Niagara Regional Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred at Victoria Lawn Cemetery in St. Catharines.

Police say between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. yesterday, a female ride-share driver was sexually assaulted by an armed male customer.

The incident took place in a white Nissan Altima.

The victim suffered minor physical injuries and was treated at a local hospital.

While the involved male has been identified by police, no arrests have been made.

Investigators say there is no ongoing risk to public safety stemming from this incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009363.

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