A 52-year-old male has been charged in connection to a historical sexual assault involving a minor, Durham Police said yesterday.
The DRPS Special Victims Unit commenced an investigation after information came forward with allegations of a sexual nature against the suspect. These sexual assaults occurred between January 2003 and 2004 in Whitby. At the time of the offence, the suspect was 33 years old and the female victim was 12 years old, said a police statement.
The suspect and the victim met on a social media platform and entered into a relationship after exchanging messages back and forth. Investigators want to remind parents and youth to be vigilant of online communications.
Investigators arrested and charged the suspect of Brampton with: Sexual Assault; Sexual Interference; Invitation to Sexual Touching; Luring to Facilitate Possession of Child Pornography and Luring to Facilitate Making of Child Pornography.
The suspect used an online alias and investigators want to ensure there are no other victims. Names and further details are available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with new information that could help investigators is asked to contact D/Cst. Firth of the Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5316.