Canada - two knifepoint sex assaults, LE warn sex-trade workers, Barrie, ON, 2015

[dotr]

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/barrie-police-investigate-2-knifepoint-sex-assaults-1.2917101

"Police say that a man contacted these women after seeing online advertisements and met them at local hotels, where they were then sexually assaulted".

 

[dotr]

The suspect has yet to be identified and is believed to still be active in Barrie.

"He is described as:

White
30 to 35 years old
5’3” to 5’8” tall
250 lbs with a heavy build
Short dark hair
Clean shaven
He speaks with a speech impediment or lisp.

Police are warning women involved in the sex trade industry to be extremely cautious dealing with male clients.

If you have any information you are asked to call Barrie Police at 705-725-7025 x 2758"

Read more: http://barrie.ctvnews.ca/police-sea...al-assaults-in-barrie-1.2194183#ixzz3PCokKN00

 

[dotr]

"Police are investigating two separately-reported sexual assaults where the women were assaulted at knife point.

According to police, on both occasions, the male suspect had responded to Internet advertisements via social media."

http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/2015/01/18/police-issue-warning-after-sexual-assaults

 

[Jan]

These women are in a very dangerous line of work. I can't imagine why they would make that choice for their lives. I hope the man responsible for these crimes is caught soon.

 

[dotr]

From 2015 unsure at this point if the suspect has been apprehended or not.
Barrie Police release photo of sexual assault suspect targeting sex trade workers
January 23, 2015

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''Police say in both incidents the man responded to internet advertisement via social media and would meet the victims at local hotels in Barrie and sexually assault them while armed with a knife.''

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Tip leads to arrest of Barrie man - City Scene Barrie
''He is described as a white male, 30-45 years of age, with short dark hair, and clean shaven. He is about 5’3-5’6″ tall, 250 lbs with a heavy build. He may speak with a speech impediment or lisp.
Police are requesting the public’s assistance and anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers – 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or Sgt. Parcells at the Barrie Police Service – (705) 725-7025 ext. #2758.''