Man arrested in sexual assault of teen; police concerned there could be more victims

The Ottawa Police’s sexual assault and child abuse unit has charged a man with sexual offences following an investigation.

Yassin Farah, 37, of no fixed address, is charged with sexual assault on a child under the age of 16 with a weapon, two counts of forcible confinement, robbery with a weapon and three counts of uttering threats to cause death.

These charges related to incidents that happened in the early evening hours last Friday in the west end of Ottawa involving two teenage girls.

Investigators are concerned that there could be other victims and are asking anyone with information in relation to his whereabouts since November 1, 2020 to contact police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ottawa Police at 613-236-1222 ext. 5944 or email mcm@ottawapolice.ca.

Anonymous tips can be called in to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.