More charges laid against man accused of photographing child in Kew Gardens washroom
Hans Martins-Gonzalez, 36, faces additional charges including possession of property obtained by crime, criminal harassment, and mischief after August 25 incident.
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Additional charges have been laid against Hans Martins-Gonzalez, 36, of Toronto, in connection with an alleged incident at Kew Gardens on Queen Street East and Lee Avenue on Tuesday, August 25 at 4 p.m.
Police allege Martins-Gonzalez was already in the washroom when an 11-year-old girl entered. He allegedly took photographs of her through gaps in a washroom stall. The girl went to find help, and the suspect fled.
Martins-Gonzalez was arrested on August 31. He initially faced one count of secretly observing or recording a person expecting privacy. Following further investigation, four counts of possession of property obtained by crime, one count of criminal harassment, and two counts of mischief under $5,000 have been added.
Police believe there may be more alleged victims and are asking anyone with information to contact them. Martins-Gonzalez used online aliases in his interactions, according to police.
The facts
Who is accused in the Kew Gardens washroom incident?
Hans Martins-Gonzalez, 36, of Toronto, is accused of photographing a child in a Kew Gardens washroom on Queen Street East and Lee Avenue on August 25 at 4 p.m.
What charges does Martins-Gonzalez now face?
He faces one count of secretly observing or recording a person expecting privacy, four counts of possession of property obtained by crime, one count of criminal harassment, and two counts of mischief under $5,000.
When was Martins-Gonzalez arrested?
Martins-Gonzalez was arrested on August 31.
