Elliot Lake, Ont., senior charged with sexual assault
A 73-year-old man from Elliot Lake has been charged with sexual assault following an incident the morning of Aug. 10.
Ontario Provincial Police were called around 11:15 a.m. to respond to the incident, which took place in a park area adjacent to Ste Camillus Crescent.
'Earlier that morning, a person was approached by an older male with a cane, who offered the person money for sex,' the OPP said in a news release.
Inappropriate touching
'The male then proceeded to touch the person inappropriately before they ran away.'
He was arrested later and charged with sexual assault. The suspect is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on Oct. 9.
Police are asking anyone who may have additional information or believes that they were a victim of similar circumstances to contact East Algoma OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online.
'Victims of sexual assault are not alone,' police said.
'If you need support or know someone (who) does, there are local resources here to help.'
Visit the Victim Services of Algoma website here for assistance.
A toll-free call can also be placed at 1-888-822-7792 where information will remain anonymous and confidential. If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 911.
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