Arrest made in downtown Ottawa sexual assault, stalking case
Posted Dec 9, 2021 06:31:00 PM.
A 58-year-old man is facing charges after an Ottawa police investigation into sexual assault and stalking incidents downtown.
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) launched its investigation after receiving a complaint from a woman saying she had been sexually assaulted by a man in September of 2021. She had recognized the man as someone that had been following her for months prior.
On December 7, Justin Pyke, of no fixed address, was charged with:
- Sexual Assault
- Harassment by repeatedly following another person (two counts)
He appeared in court on December 8.
Investigators are concerned that there may be more victims.
Community supports and resources are available to victims by contacting the Ottawa Police Victim Support Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 2223.
The Ottawa Police Service Criminal Investigation and the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section says its investigators will respect a victim’s wish to pursue or not pursue an investigation. It adds, the reporting of incidents of violence against women to police is key in identifying suspects and determining crime trends.
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 at crimestoppers.ca.
