Peel Police Believe Same Suspect Responsible for Reported Brampton Sexual Assaults, Remind Residents to Stay Aware of Their Surroundings
Region of Peel – Investigators from the 21 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) are urging the public to remain aware of their surroundings following two stranger sexual assaults reported in Brampton that are believed to have been committed by the same suspect.
On Monday, August 31, 2026, at approximately noon, a woman in her 20s was shopping at a mall in the area of Dixie Road and Clark Boulevard when she was approached by an unknown male. The suspect allegedly grabbed the victim's buttocks from behind. The victim pushed the suspect away, left the area, and contacted police.
Later that day, at approximately 1:50 p.m., a female under the age of 18 was waiting for a bus at a transit terminal in the area of Central Park Drive and Queen Street East when she was approached by an unknown male. The suspect reportedly engaged the victim in conversation, asking a series of personal questions before sitting beside her on a bench. When the victim attempted to leave, the suspect allegedly grabbed her breast and then grabbed her buttocks from behind. The female victim immediately left and reported the incident to police.
The suspect is described as a Black male with dark skin, approximately 5'8" to 5'10" tall, with a medium to heavy build, appearing to be between his mid-30s and 40s. He had short black hair, described as either closely cropped or in short braids, and patchy black facial hair. (see attached photo)
Investigators continue to investigate and remind residents to stay aware of their surroundings, especially when alone. Share your location with someone you trust and report any suspicious behaviour to police immediately.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents, or who believes they may have been a victim of a similar encounter, is asked to contact investigators with the 21CIB at 905-453-2121, ext. 2133.
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