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A 22-year-old man has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a victim while posing as a police officer.
The incident took place in the Keele Street and St. Regis Crescent area in Toronto on Feb. 23.
Suspect Identified as Md Mahi Sharia
According to the Toronto Police Service, the victim was stopped by the suspect, who works as a loss prevention officer, in a commercial building. The suspect then allegedly identified himself as a police officer, took photos of the victim’s government identification, and demanded money from the victim before proceeding to sexually assault them.
Victim Manages to Escape
The victim managed to get away from the suspect and fled the area to safety.
Arrest and Charges
The suspect, Md Mahi Sharia of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with impersonating a peace officer, extortion, and sexual assault. Sharia was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on the morning of Feb. 24.
Police Concerned About Other Victims
The Toronto Police Service expressed concerns that there may be other victims. Anyone with information is urged to contact police at 416-808-3100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or online.
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