Sarnia police are searching for a male suspect who allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman during a break-in.
The break-in was reported at a Roger Street residence on Wednesday, at approximately 4 a.m.
Police said the victim was able to defend herself and the suspect took off.
No injuries were reported.
The suspect is described as being a white male in his 30s, with short hair, a goatee, and tattoos on his hands. He wore a black jacket and black jogging pants.
"Members of the Sarnia Police Service Criminal Investigations Branch and the Forensics Identification Unit have examined the scene and canvassed the area for witnesses and video footage," read a media release. "There [have] been no similar reported incidents."
Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is asked to contact the Sarnia Police Service Investigation Branch at 519-344-8861 extension 5300 or Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Sarnia police are reminding the public to make sure they properly lock all windows and doors and that alarm and security systems are activated when possible.