East Algoma OPP has charged an Elliot Lake man after a sexual assault investigation in Elliot Lake.
Constable Phil Young says last Friday, a family member reported that a 14-year-old girl had not returned home from school with police learning she had been picked up from school by a man driving a grey pickup truck.
He says after speaking with her, officers were told the accused used to drive her to a Blind River school in the past.
Young says after an investigation, police charged a 58-year-old with sexual assault of a person under 16 and more after officers say numerous sex offences occurred since November 2024.
The accused is to appear in Elliot Lake court on March 13th.
Police are requesting anyone who may have additional information or believes that they were a victim of similar circumstance to contact East Algoma OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online at: www.sudburycrimestoppers.com
Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources here to help. You can visit the Victim Services of Algoma website at http://www.victimservicesalgoma.ca for assistance. A toll-free call can also be placed to 1-888-822-7792 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential. If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.
