FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 22, 2017 12:30pm
(Ottawa) —Today, the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit (SACA) charged an Ottawa man with Sexual Assault.
A woman in her thirties met the man on an online dating site in October and they agreed to meet in a public place in November. They went to an isolated area where he sexually assaulted the woman.
The woman reported the incident to police following the incident.
Jay LENNOX, 37 years old, of Ottawa is charged with Sexual Assault and Forcible confinement. He is scheduled to appear in court today.
SACA investigators are concerned that there could be other victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers, toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or downloading the Ottawa Police app.
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