Suspect arrested in multiple sexual assaults at North York mall

Security images of suspect wanted in multiple sexual assault investigations at North York mall. TPS/HO

By News Staff

Posted September 18, 2021 5:38 pm.

Last Updated September 19, 2021 6:08 pm.

Toronto police have have arrested and charged a 29-year-old Toronto man wanted in a sexual assault investigation in North York.

Police say at around 11 a.m. on Saturday, officers were called to Yorkgate Mall in the Jane Street and Finch Avenue area following reports a man approached a number of women and sexually assaulted them.

After releasing surveillance camera footage of the suspect, police announced Sunday they had arrested Alaa Ali Hejazi and charged him with two counts of sexual assault.

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