The Portland Police are looking for a suspect in a sexual assault that occurred early Wednesday morning. From the police:

On October 7, 2009, at approximately 12:30 a.m., a woman was attacked after getting off a Tri-Met bus at the intersection of Southwest Capital Highway and Southwest Sunset Boulevard.

The male suspect followed the woman off the bus and he continued following her across the street where he attacked the woman and sexually assaulted her. The male suspect ran from the area after a concerned citizen confronted the suspect.

A photograph of the suspect taken while he was boarding the bus is attached to this news release. The suspect is described as being in his early to mid twenties, is approximately 5'9" tall and weighs approximately 160 pounds. He was seen wearing a white t-shirt and light blue jeans.

Anyone with information concerning the identity of the suspect or his location should call the Portland Police at 503-823-HELP.