A 53-year-old man from Cobourg, Ontario, has been charged with four counts of sexual assault and four counts of voyeurism after an investigation into incidents at a tailoring business in Brighton began on August 20. The suspect was arrested on August 24, and additional alleged victims identified later led to further charges. He is set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 23. Police are seeking more information from individuals who may have experienced similar incidents or know of the suspect's previous business connections in Orillia and Collingwood areas.
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On Aug. 20, the Northumberland OPP began investigating complaints against a tailor shop in Brighton, Ontario. On Aug. 24, they arrested and charged a 53-year-old Cobourg man, who worked at the business, with four counts of sexual assault and four counts of voyeurism. As more alleged victims came forward, police added charges, bringing the total to eight. The suspect is due in court on Sept. 23 before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg. Police are seeking additional information from anyone who might have been a victim or has relevant details about the investigation.
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A Cobourg, Ont., man is facing eight charges after police say additional alleged victims were identified in an ongoing sexual assault investigation involving a tailoring business in Brighton.
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The investigation began on Aug. 20 after officers received complaints about incidents at the business, Northumberland OPP said in a news release Friday.
An employee, a 53-year-old man from Cobourg, was arrested and charged on Aug. 24.
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As the investigation continued, police said additional alleged victims were identified, resulting in further charges.
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The man now faces four counts of sexual assault and four counts of voyeurism.
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He is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on Sept. 23.
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Investigators say they believe the suspect has previous business connections in the Orillia and Collingwood areas.
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Police are asking anyone with information about the investigation or who believes they may have experienced a similar incident to contact Northumberland OPP.
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Support is also available through Peterborough Northumberland Victim Services, police said.
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