UPDATE #1 Male Wanted for Sexual Assault in Bowmanville

Police have identified and arrested the suspect of a sexual assault that occurred in Bowmanville.

On Sunday, October 6, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., members of East Division responded to a sexual assault call in the area of Jollow Drive and Concession Road 3.  A female met a male on Tinder who pretended to connect her with a second male on Snapchat.  After becoming acquainted on Snapchat, the suspect attended the female’s residence.  While inside the residence, the suspect sexually assaulted the victim.  The suspect left the residence on foot prior to police arrival.

The suspect on Tinder went by the username “Alex” and on Snapchat went by the username “Moses.”

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, members of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB), with the assistance of the Offender Management Unit (OMU), took the suspect into custody.

Police have concerns there may be other victims and are requesting anyone with information to come forward to investigators.

An image of the accused is attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca

Moises GRISALES, age 21 from Whitchurch-Stouffville is charged with: Sexual Assault, and Forcible Confinement.

He was released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Duguay of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1642.

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 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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