NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking assistance from the public in relation to a sexual assault that occurred just outside of Palmerston on a public trail.
On May 28, 2025, the Wellington OPP Crime Unit launched an investigation after receiving information of a sexual assault that occurred on Whites Junction trail, Palmerston.
On May 25, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., on Whites Junction trail (North of Palmerston), a lone male suspect confronted the victim on the trail and proceeded to follow them. The suspect asked the victim to have sex for money, while also attempting to grab the victim’s arm. The victim fled without injury and reported the incident to police.
The suspect is described as:
- White male
- 6″0 to 6″2 in height
- Average to thin build
- Clean-shaven
- Long face
- Long nose
- Crooked discoloured teeth
- Wearing a black hoodie with the hood up
- Dark blue jeans
- Running shoes
- Black Oakley sunglasses
- Slow cadence of speech
- Acne scarring on cheeks and forehead.
See police sketch for reference.
The Wellington County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate as it is believed there may be more victims. If anyone has video surveillance, dashcam footage, or if you observed the suspect, please contact investigators at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous, contact the Guelph Wellington Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a secure web-tip at ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources listed below that are available to help:
· Victim Services Wellington: 519-824-1212
· Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care and Treatment Centre: 519-837-6440
· Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis: 519-836-1110 or 1-800-265-7233
