8月11日,奥罗拉一民居前院草坪上发生性侵犯案。 警方昨天公布相关视频请公众识别疑犯后,今天已逮捕一名23岁男子。因该男子的特殊情况,警方没有公布他的身份。
York Regional Police wants to thank the community for its overwhelming assistance and support in helping us to solve a sexual assault in the Town of Aurora. Thanks to multiple tips and information from members of the community, investigators have identified and arrested a 23-year-old man from Aurora who is now facing a charge of Sexual Assault.
On Saturday, August 11, 2018, York Regional Police responded to an address on Stone Road which is in the area of Bayview Avenue and Wellington Road for a report of a sexual assault. Officers learned that at approximately 3:30 p.m., a 47-year-old woman was outside mowing her front lawn when suddenly a male suspect ran up behind her, lowered his shorts and grabbed her, pulling her towards him. The victim turned and confronted the suspect. The suspect fled on foot.
Investigators released images and video of the suspect and appealed to the community for assistance in identifying the suspect. In a short time span, investigators received several phone call tips, emails, social media messages and Crime Stoppers tips which quickly led to officers successfully identifying the suspect.
At approximately 6:45 p.m., on Thursday, August 16, 2018, the accused was arrested and charged with one count of Sexual Assault. He will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket sometime today. Due to circumstances associated to the accused, his identity is not being released.
“We are grateful for the strong partnership York Regional Police enjoys with our community,” said Chief Eric Jolliffe. “This fast response assisted us in bringing this investigation to a successful conclusion and shows that our citizens are equally committed to a safe and secure community.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Sexual Assault Section at 1-866- 876-5423, ext. 7071, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com. |