An Etobicoke man has been arrested following an investigation into the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl in Halton.
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) says 35-year-old Masoud Abdulla was officially arrested on Monday, December 16th. He has been charged with the following:
- Sexual Assault
- Luring by Telecommunications
- Sexual Interference
- Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration
According to the HRPS, Abdulla used social media to connect with the victim and then drove to Halton to pick her up on the evening of the assault. Prior to the assault, the victim had never met the accused in person.
Investigators believe there may be other victims. Abdulla also utilized a handle of “tsmith9423” on social media. Anyone with information, or anyone who has been victimized by him is asked to contact the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 8970.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Sexual assault is any touching of another person without their consent where the touching is of a sexual nature, or where the sexual integrity of the victim is violated. A sexual assault can range from unwanted touching to sexual assault involving penetration.
There is no statute of limitation when it comes to reporting a sexual assault. This means that no matter how long ago the sexual assault happened, you can still report it to police for investigation.
Victims of violence and/or sexual assault can contact the Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit at 905-825-4777 for support.
Additional information can be found in their Sexual Assault Information Guide.
A valuable resource for information is also available on the Survivors Voices website.
