Police charge Para Transpo driver with sexual assault
Posted May 15, 2024 12:38:53 PM.
Last Updated May 15, 2024 12:39:01 PM.
The Ottawa Police Services (OPS) have charged a man after investigating a sexual assault in January.
Aung Thowai, 62, of Ottawa, is facing charges of sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a person with a disability. He is set to appear in court on May 15.
On January 23, Thowai — who was a Para Transpo driver at the time — allegedly drove a vulnerable adult female passenger away from her regular route. According to the press release, the accused allegedly parked and sexually assaulted her. A report was filed with OPS the next day.
Investigators are concerned there may be other victims.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5944. Tips may also be sent electronically to SACA@ottawapolice.ca.