Male Wanted for Sexual Assaults and Indecent Acts in Pickering

Police are looking for a male who committed multiple sexual assaults and indecent acts at a pharmacy in Pickering.

On Thursday, July 25, 2024, at approximately 6:50 p.m., a male entered the Rexall Pharmacy, located at 1822 Whites Road.  The suspect male approached an employee who was stocking shelves and made conversation.  As the employee’s back was turned to the suspect, he exposed his genitals and masturbated.  The suspect then entered a different aisle and attempted to take a picture/video underneath a second victim’s dress using his cellphone.  The second victim confronted the suspect, who fled the store on foot.

The victims did not sustain any physical injuries.

Police believe there may be further victims and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect. 

The suspect is described as: male, Black, 25-30 years-old, approximately 5’10”, with a slim build, and auburn-coloured dreadlocks.  He was wearing a black t-shirt with a red Air Jordan emblem on the front and ‘Jordan’ written on the back, black jogging pants, and black shoes.

A photo of the suspect is attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca

Anyone with cellphone, dashcam, surveillance footage or information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Soto of the Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5676.

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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