Man, 37, allegedly broke into Whitchurch-Stouffville home to sexually assault teen
The accused also allegedly assaulted the homeowner as he fled the house
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A 37-year-old man is accused of child luring and sexually assaulting a teenager after allegedly breaking into a house in Whitchurch-Stouffville.
York Regional Police say a man showed up at the home unannounced and entered the 15-year-old’s bedroom through an unlocked sliding door on the ground level last Sunday.
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“Shortly after, the homeowner was notified by a neighbour that an unknown pickup truck was parked on the homeowner’s driveway and someone was seen walking around with a flashlight,” Const. Kevin Nebrija said in a statement released Friday.
When the homeowner went outside to investigate the truck, he said the man exited the house, assaulted the homeowner and then fled the scene.
The homeowner suffered minor injuries in the struggle, Nebrija said.
Police subsequently identified a suspect who was allegedly known to the teen and had been communicating with the youth.
“When the suspect and victim began communicating with each other, the suspect expressed interest in attending the victim’s residence,” Nebrija alleged.
He said investigators are still trying to determine how the suspect allegedly met the victim.
The suspect was arrested on Monday.
Fabio Duarte, of Bradford, is charged with assault, unlawfully in a dwelling, sexual interference, sexual assault, invitation to sexual touching and luring a person under 16 by telecommunication.
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“Investigators are appealing to anyone who had recent contact with the suspect and encourage them to contact police as soon as possible,” Nebrija said.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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