FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 22, 2017 2:30pm
(Ottawa) – On Monday, June 12, 2017, the Ottawa Police Service received information that an Ottawa male had been attempting to make contact with a pre-teen girl by delivering inappropriate letters to her home. An investigation was conducted by the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit.
On Wednesday, June 21, 2017, Robert FILE, 47 years old, was charged with 3 counts of Harassment by repeated communication with a person, 1 count of Mischief and 1 count of Invitation to sexual touching of a person under the age of 16.
He first appeared in court yesterday.
Sexual Assault and Child Abuse investigators are concerned there may be other victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Major Case Management Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5760. E-mail tips can be sent to: mcm@ottawapolice.ca
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or downloading the Ottawa Police app.
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