The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has announced additional charges being laid against a Burlington man involved in a sexual assault investigation.
64-year-old Mouhamad “Frank” Sabra was previously arrested in September after an adult female victim came forward regarding a reported sexual assault case at a Burlington vape store. The business is owned by Sabra.
Investigators have since located and identified three additional adult female victims who had been assaulted by the accused, with the incidents also taking place at Sabra’s place of business between 2024 and 2026.
Sabra was arrested again on Wednesday, October 14th. He was charged with the additional offences of:
- Sexual Assault – 7 Counts
- Indecent Act – 2 Counts
- Breach of Probation Order
He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Investigators continue to encourage anyone who may have been victimized by the accused to contact the HRPS Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 8970.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.
ORIGINAL (Published on Thursday, September 10th at 7:43 a.m.)
The Halton Regional Police have arrested and charged a 64-year-old Burlington man following a sexual assault investigation at a local vape store.
Investigators say an adult female victim was recently assaulted while attending Vape on Plains II at 1376 Plains Road East. They identified the suspect as the owner of the store, Mouhamad “Frank” Sabra, who also owns Vape on Plains at 70 Plains Road West.
According to police, the assault occurred while the victim was alone in the store with the accused.
On Tuesday, September 8th, the HRPS arrested Sabra. He has been charged with:
- Sexual Assault
- Failing to Comply with a Probation Order
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the HRPS Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 8970. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.
