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Cookstown man, 79, charged with sexual assault

Police believe there may be more victims following recent allegations in Innisfil
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NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICE
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South Simcoe Police Service officers have charged a 79-year-old Cookstown man with sexual assault following two incidents of inappropriate touching.

The incidents involving two adult female victims and an unknown suspect occurred on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 and Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at separate businesses in Innisfil.

The victims in both cases were not physically injured.

Following a detailed investigation, police identified a suspect and made an arrest.

Investigators are concerned there may be more victims in the community and are appealing for them to come forward and speak to police.

Anyone with information or who may have encountered this man is asked to contact the investigating officer, Detective Constable Andrew Smith at (905) 775-3311 extension # 1043, email [email protected] or Crime Stoppers.

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