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Toronto Police Charge Samuel Opoku in Two Weekend Sexual Assaults

Police released suspect photos in a public appeal before the arrest.

Overview

  • Police arrested Samuel Opoku, 30, and charged him with two counts of sexual assault and indecent exposure.
  • The first alleged assault happened near Dundas Street East and De Grassi Street, where a man grabbed a woman’s arm, made sexual advances, and assaulted her, and police said she did not know him.
  • A second alleged assault occurred inside an office space in a commercial building near Dundas Street West and Bloor Street West, where the suspect followed a woman and assaulted her from behind, and police said she did not know him.
  • Investigators issued a public statement with photos seeking the suspect in connection with both reports before announcing the arrest.
  • Opoku was scheduled to appear at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, and the allegations have not been proven in court.