Man Arrested in Two Sexual Assault Investigations, Shukta Omotola Alaka, 23
Date: Tuesday, Aug 08, 2023
Unit: 51 Division
Phone: 4168085100
Case #: 2023-1713281
The Toronto Police Service is advising the public of an arrest made in two sexual assault investigations.
On Monday, June 26, 2023, at approximately 1 a.m., police responded to a call for a sexual assault in the Ontario Street and Dundas Street East area.
It is alleged that:
- a victim was walking in the area
- the victim was approached by the man, who attempted to engage her in conversation
- the victim then left and continued walking home when she was attacked by the man
- the victim was knocked to the ground, dragged into an alleyway and sexually assaulted
- the assault was interrupted by a concerned citizen
- the man then fled the area
On Sunday, July 23, 2023, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers responded to a call for a sexual assault in the Parliament Street and Dundas Street East area.
It is alleged that:
- the victim was approached by a man not known to her
- the man followed the victim into an alleyway and sexually assaulted her
On Friday, August 4, 2023, Shukta Omotola Alaka, 23, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:
- two counts of Sexual Assault With Choking
- Overcome Resistance To Offence/Attempt Choking
He was scheduled to appear at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in room 106, at 10 a.m.
Investigators believe there may be more victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault or get support in the community, please visit YourChoice.to.
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Constable Laurie McCann for Detective Corey Crawford
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