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The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) needs help in identifying a male suspect involved in a sexual assault case in Georgetown.
On Friday, June 20th, at roughly 10:30 p.m., a group of youths were walking near 135 Maple Avenue in the area of Dominion Gardens Park. They were approached by an unknown man who engaged them in conversation. While interacting, the man distanced himself from the group alongside one of the female youths and subsequently sexually assaulted her. He then fled the scene on foot, heading east toward Christ the King Catholic Secondary School
The suspect is described by the HRPS as:
- Male
- South Asian
- aged 20-25 years old
- thin build
- black hair
- Indian accent
- approximately 5’6- 5’9
- thick, scruffy beard
- wearing black pants, black t-shirt, white shoes
The HRPS is requesting area residents to remain vigilant as this incident is investigated and to immediately report any suspicious activities or persons to police.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation, including any security or dash cam video from the area between the hours of 10:00 pm and 11:00 pm, is asked to contact investigators with the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 905-825-4777, Ext 8970.
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.
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.
