York Regional Police have charged a 20-year-old Bradford man with sexual offences, including sexual assault, and believe there are more victims.
Police say in March 2023, a 16-year-old female communicated with the 19-year-old suspect through social media. Then a few months later in June, the victim met with the suspect who posed as a 17-year-old, and officers say he sexually assaulted her. On February 5, 2024, investigators charged the suspect with sexual assault.
According to police, further investigation revealed that in October 2023, a 13-year-old female met the suspect at a party where he posed as a 16-year-old. They say the suspect met with the victim at a later date and sexually assaulted her.
"Investigators learned the suspect had been visiting high schools in the Town of Newmarket, approaching students," officers said in a release on Wednesday. "Investigators are concerned that there may be other victims who have not yet contacted police and we encourage them to come forward."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Sexual Assault and Crime Against Children Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7075, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
The 20-year-old suspect has been charged with:
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Interference
- Invitation to Sexual Touching
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