Ottawa man charged with sexual assault; more victims possible
Posted Oct 4, 2024 08:02:55 AM.
Last Updated Oct 4, 2024 11:08:59 AM.
A local man is facing sexual assault charges after an investigation involving a business he owned.
According to the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), a woman applied for a job at the business over the summer, and the accused insisted on an in-person interview inside his vehicle.
Police say once the victim was inside the vehicle, the accused drove her to a secluded location, prevented her from leaving, and sexually assaulted her.
Canpolat Sahin, 37, of Ottawa, faces the following charges:
- Sexual assault (two counts)
- Forcible confinement
Ottawa police are concerned there could be more victims, as Sahin owns two businesses. Those businesses are Polat Construction and Azra Turkish Restaurant.
Anyone with information is asked to call the OPS Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5944, or email SACA@ottawapolice.ca. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).
