FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 17, 2016 9:20 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section has charged a man visiting from India with Sexual Assault.
On June 16th, 2016, the Ottawa Police Service received a report of a male suspect who had approached a female store employee in Kanata and inappropriately touched her. He was arrested at a neighbouring store.
Milkhi MITTAL, 71 years old, of India is charged with one count of Sexual Assault. He is scheduled to appear in court today.
SACA investigators are concerned that there could be other victims and other incidents. They are asking for any witness to contact them as well.
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 or downloading the Ottawa Police app.
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