Smiths Falls woman assaulted while sitting on front porch, police looking for suspect

Smiths Falls police are looking for a suspect after a woman was reportedly assaulted by an unknown man while sitting on her front porch on William Street East.

In a media release, police say that on Saturday, July 20, a male “went up to her porch and pulled her off and assaulted her physically unprovoked.” The woman was able to fight back, and the suspect fled the area. She reported the incident to police on July 22.

The male is described as being in his 50s with a thin build, buzz cut hair, clean shaven and missing top front teeth. At the time of this offence, he was wearing a black t-shirt and blue cargo shorts.

Police say the suspect did not speak to the victim during this attack.

Police conducted a canvass of the area as part of their investigation, which is ongoing. They are asking for assistance from anyone who was walking in the area of William Street East and Mary Street area around 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, or anyone in the area who has a doorbell camera.