Man wanted for two sexual assaults on women in Brampton within two hours
Police believe the same suspect committed both assaults Monday — one at a mall, one at a transit terminal.
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Peel police are searching for a man suspected of sexually assaulting two people in separate incidents in Brampton on Monday.
The first assault occurred around 12 p.m. at a mall near Dixie Road and Clark Boulevard. A woman in her 20s was approached from behind by an unknown man who allegedly grabbed her buttocks. She pushed him away, left the area and contacted police.
Just two hours later, a girl under 18 was waiting for a bus at a transit terminal near Central Park Drive and Queen Street East when a man approached her from behind. The suspect allegedly tried to talk to her before sitting next to her on a bench. When she tried to leave, he allegedly grabbed her breast and then her buttocks from behind. She left immediately and reported the incident.
Investigators believe the same person committed both assaults. The suspect is described as a Black male approximately 5'8" to 5'10" tall with a medium to heavy build, appearing to be in his mid-30s to 40s. He has short black hair, either closely cropped or in short braids, and patchy black facial hair.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Peel police.
The facts
When did these assaults happen?
Both assaults occurred on Monday, August 31, 2026, within two hours of each other in Brampton.
Where were the two victims assaulted?
The first victim was assaulted at a mall near Dixie Road and Clark Boulevard. The second victim was assaulted at a transit terminal near Central Park Drive and Queen Street East.
How is the suspect described?
The suspect is a Black male approximately 5'8" to 5'10" tall with a medium to heavy build, appearing to be in his mid-30s to 40s, with short black hair and patchy black facial hair.
