Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a 50-year-old man and are appealing for more victims to come forward following an investigation in the City of Vaughan.
On February 23, 2025, the victim reported that an indecent act occurred at a store in a shopping mall in the area of Jane Street and Rutherford Road the day prior. At approximately 2 p.m., on February 22, 2025, the victim was in a store with their child when a male, unknown to them, exposed himself and touched his genitals.
Through investigation, the male was identified and charged on March 2, 2025.
Investigators are releasing an image of the suspect as they believe there are more victims and encourage them to come forward.
Charged:
- Dale FORDER, 50, of the City of Toronto
Charges:
- Indecent Exposure to Person Under 16 Years of Age
- Indecent Act
A sexual assault includes any non-consensual contact of a sexual nature. York Regional Police would like to encourage anyone who feels they may have been a victim of a sexual assault to come forward and report the incident to police. There is no statute of limitations for sexual offences and offenders can be prosecuted well after the date of the offence.