Male in Custody for Sexual Assault and Voyeurism in Whitby

A male is in custody after secretly taking intimate images and sexually assaulting a female in Whitby.

Between Monday, October 2, and Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the suspect secretly recorded intimate images and sexually assaulted the victim while she was asleep.  These images, including historic intimate images of the victim, were shared without her consent.  Further images of other victims that were underage were also posted on various social media platforms without their consent.

On Thursday, March 21, 2024, members of the Central West Division Criminal Investigations Branch, with the assistance of Central West Division frontline officers and the E-Crimes Unit, executed a search warrant at the suspect’s residence in Whitby.  The suspect was located and taken into custody without incident.  Numerous electronics were seized from the residence.

A 21 year-old male from Whitby is charged with numerous offences including: Sexual Assault, Secretly Observe/Record Person for Sexual Purpose, Publish Intimate Images Without Consent x2, and Possess Child Pornography.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Robinson of the Central West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1854.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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