POLICE ARE searching for this man in connection with the May 15 sexual assault on a bus of a 12-year-old girl. Police photos.
A Toronto Police search is underway for a man who is accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old-girl on a TTC bus.
Officers said they have also arrested a suspect who was sought in another sexual assault, this time involving a 15-year-old girl on a bus in Rexdale.
Officers of 22 Division said they were called on May 15 at 10:51 p.m. to probe a suspicious incident in The West Mall and Burnhamthorpe Road area.
Police said “a 12-year-old girl boarded a TTC bus and was approached by an unknown man.”
He (suspect) “had a conversation with her and during that conversation, he sexually assaulted her,” detectives said in a release.
The suspect got off the bus in The West Mall and Burnhamthore Road area.
The man is described as thin build, curly dark hair, clean shaven, wearing light coloured shorts, black high top shoes with a silver and white tag design on the back and the front of the shoes, grey t-shirt with a light coloured button up shirt on top, and black jacket.
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Police are also notifying the public of an arrest in the sexual investigation of the 15-year-old.
Officers were called in November 2021 for an alleged sexual assault that took place in the Kipling Avenue and Westhumber Boulevard area.
Police allege a man boarded a TTC bus and sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl. An arrest was made on May 11.
Carlos Ortiz, 48, of Toronto, is charged with sexual assault and sexual interference.
He is slated to attend a 2201 Finch Avenue W. court on June 24.
Investigators would encourage the public to come forward and report sexual assault occurrences to police. Police will ensure victims have access to support services.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.