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Sioux Lookout OPP search for man allegedly involved in 2016 sexual assault

Ontario Provincial Police officers in Sioux Lookout, Ont. is asking for the public's help as they continue to investigate an alleged sexual assault reported in March of 2016.

The man allegedly picked up a 15-year-old girl on the side of Highway 72 near the Lamplighter Inn

OPP in Sioux Lookout, Ont. provided this sketch of the man they believe is responsible for a sexual assault dating back to March of 2016. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers. (Sioux Lookout OPP)

Ontario Provincial Police officers in Sioux Lookout, Ont. is asking for the public's help as they continue to investigate an alleged sexual assault reported in March of 2016.

According to a media statement on Monday, a 15-year-old girl was picked up on the side of Highway 72 near the Lamplighter Inn by an unknown man and was driven to a residence.

At the residence, police said the man sexually assaulted the teen and then drove her to a separate location where she was able to contact police.

Officials describe the male in his 40s or 50s, with glasses and a heavy facial stubble. He was medium height with a bit of a tummy and had a higher pitched voice.

Police said he was seen driving an older model, small four door silver car with an automatic transmission and the gear shifter between the front seats, with a leather glove box and non-tinted windows.

Sioux Lookout OPP are urging people to review the sketch of the described man and call the OPP detachment or crime stoppers if they recognize anyone that looks similar or have any information regarding the assault.