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Sexual Assault: Suspect Arrested

March 04, 2024
Location of incidentKerr Hall West
Date and time of incidentSunday, March 03, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Date and time reportedSunday, March 03, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Incident details

A TMU community member reported to TMU Security that an individual followed them into a TMU building while making inappropriate comments. The community member reported the incident to TMU Security and the individual fled the area.

Shortly after, another TMU community member reported to TMU Security that an individual grabbed their shoulder without consent in a sexual context. The community member was able to break away and notify TMU Security. Security responded immediately and arrested the individual, who was subsequently confirmed to be the same individual who approached the first community member. Toronto Police Service was notified, arrested the individual and charged them with sexual assault. 

Update: On March 4, 2024, the Toronto Police Service issued a news release to the general community and indicated they believe there may be more victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com. To learn more, read the March 4, 2024: Toronto Police Service News Release. 

Please note this incident was originally posted at 10:27 a.m. on March 4, 2024. It was updated with additional information at 10 p.m. based on new details provided in the Toronto Police Service news release. 

Under TMU’s Sexual Violence Policy, sexual assault is defined as any kind of sexual contact without mutual consent. It may include unwanted kissing, fondling, oral, or anal sex, intercourse, or other forms of penetration, or any other unwanted act of a sexual nature. The University is committed to addressing all instances of sexual violence.  

If you have experienced or are navigating issues relating to sexual violence, there are a number of resources and supports available to you at the University. For supports and services please contact:

Description information

The individual was described as male, with a light complexion, is 31 years old and approximately 170 (5’7”). They had short brown hair. They were wearing a black winter jacket, grey hoodie and blue jeans. For an image of the individual, please review the March 4, 2024: Toronto Police Service News Release.

Definition of Sexual Assault

A sexual assault is when someone applies force in a sexual manner (or attempts or threatens to apply force) to another person without their consent.
This is an abbreviated Canadian Criminal Code definition. Learn more about the terminology used in incident reports.

If you have any information about this incident or would like to report something that happened to you, please contact us.

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