Cops make arrest after violent sexual assaults in Brampton

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The person believed to be responsible for what police say were violent sexual assaults in Brampton and Vaughan is now in custody.

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Peel Regional Police said Saturday in a social media update that tips from the public helped lead to the arrest of the suspect.

On Nov. 17, police published a news release and video in English about the alleged sexual assaults.

“As more information became available, a decision was made to release a second video in Punjabi on Nov. 19, 2024, to further our public safety efforts,” police said in a statement shared to X.

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According to police, on Nov. 16 at 6:45 a.m., a 21-year-old woman was waiting at a bus stop at Airport Rd. and Humberwest Pkwy. in Brampton when she was offered a ride by a man unknown to her.

After getting into the vehicle, police said the suspect drove the victim to the area of Countryside Dr. and Airport Rd. where he allegedly sexually assaulted her.

Investigators also believe the same suspect committed a sexual assault against an 18-year-old woman in Brampton on Nov. 8 as well as another incident in neighbouring Vaughan.

Police previously warned the public to not accept any unsolicited rides from anyone unknown to them.

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“We want to thank the community for sharing both videos, which assisted our investigators in the arrest of the individual who we believe is responsible for these crimes,” police said.

Cops said more information about the arrest will be made available at a later date.

Anyone with information about any of these incidents is asked to contact investigators of the Special Victims Unit at 905-453-2121, extension 3460, anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or online at peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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