The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested an Oakville man in regards to a sexual assault incident involving a female youth.
On Saturday, October 2nd, the youth attended the Silver Sword Archery on Burnhamthorpe Road in Oakville. She went with a group to participate in an axe throwing lesson.
During the lesson, the instructor touched the victim in a sexual manner multiple times without consent.
On Sunday, October 3rd, the HRPS arrested 65-year-old Robert Lapier of Oakville. He has been charged with the following:
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Interference
Police believe there may be additional victims and anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective Constable Mark Werner of the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 905 825 4777 ext 8747.
Sexual assault is any touching of another person without their consent where the touching is of a sexual nature, or where the sexual integrity of the victim is violated. A sexual assault can range from unwanted touching to sexual assault involving penetration.
There is no statute of limitation when it comes to reporting a sexual assault. This means that no matter how long ago the sexual assault happened, you can still report it to police for investigation.
Victims of violence and/or sexual assault can contact the Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit at 905-825-4777 for support.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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