Renfrew OPP continue their search for a man wanted in relation to a sexual assault investigation.
OPP said a complainant went to a Renfrew hospital and told staff she was sexually assaulted at a motel by a man she knew, who was in possession of a handgun.
The man was later found walking in the same area around the motel, but fled from police.
The man was spotted but fled from police down the Algonquin Trail.
Police say they don’t believe there is a threat to the general public, but issued a shelter in place for the area around 9 p.m. to be safe.
It was lifted around 1 a.m. after police believe the man fled the area.
Police have identified the man and are seeking to bring him into custody.
He is described as Black, between 5’9″ and 6′ tall, with hair on the top of his head and shaved on the sides and with a goatee.
He has two tattoos on his face. One is a five-star tattoo above his left eyebrow and the other is under his left eye.
Police say he was last seen wearing a purple plaid jacket, and possibly black shorts and a blue shirt.
Police are asking anyone with information or relevant surveillance footage to contact them at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E251166365.
To remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or contact ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
