Police are searching for a male suspect after a violent sexual assault in Oshawa.
On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at approximately 11:05 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to reports of a sexual assault at an apartment complex in the area of St. Lawrence Street and Simcoe Street South. A male armed with a knife sexually assaulted a female in the lobby of the building. Both the suspect and victim left the area prior to police arrival.
Officers searched the area and located the victim a short distance away suffering from serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
On Thursday, January 9, 2025, at approximately 1:10 p.m., the suspect was seen in the area of Harwood Avenue South and Hunt Street, in Ajax, where it is believed he sexually assaulted a second victim.
Police are issuing a public safety warning for Evan Derek SWEET. If you see him, please do not approach and immediately call 911.
He is described as: male, White, approximately 25-30 years-old, with a heavy build, and blonde/orange hair.
A photo of the suspect is attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca
Evan Derek SWEET, age 28 of No Fixed Address is wanted for: Robbery, Sexual Assault, and Assault Cause Bodily Harm.
Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Fitzgerald of the Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5316.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.
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