Arrest Made in Sexual Assault Investigation (2)

Region of Peel – Investigators from the Special Victim’s Unit have charged a 24 year-old male involved in a sexual assault investigation.

On Friday June 1, 2018, at approximately 7:45 p.m. a 23 year-old female victim was approached by the suspect at a convenience store in the area of Kings Cross Road and Knightsbridge Road, City of Brampton. The suspect attempted to make conversation with victim. The victim left on foot and was followed by the suspect in a silver vehicle.

The suspect again approached the victim and sexually assaulted her. The suspect fled the area in the silver vehicle.

On June 19, 2018, Anirudha NAYAGAM of Brampton turned himself in to Peel Regional Police and was charged with the following criminal offences:

 1. Sexual Assault

 2. Assault

 3. Criminal Harassment

Anirudha NAYAGAM will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on June 20, 2018.

Investigators would like to thank the public and members of the media for their assistance in this investigation.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact investigators at the Special Victims Unit, 905-453-2121, ext. 3460. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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N/R #18-166.1

Inc. #18-0205360

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