Warrant issued for man accused of sex assault, known to carry weapons

Wanted in connection with July 15 assault in Winnipeg

Winnipeg police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing man — but also warning that he should not be approached.
They say Leslie Reid Contois, 42, sexually assaulted a woman on July 15 and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Contois is known to carry weapons and should be considered dangerous, police said.
He is described as being five-foot-11 and weighing 170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information for investigators is asked to contact the sex crimes unit at 204-986-6245, or Crime Stoppers at 204-986-8477.