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OPP appeal for help in 2015 sexual assault investigation involving child

Police say victim, who was seven years old at the time of the attack in Huntsville, came forward in October 2023
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Police are continuing to investigate a sexual assault that happened in July 2015 involving a 7-year-old girl who came forward in October 2023.

Provincial police hope members of the public will take another look at a sketch of a suspect wanted in connection to a sexual assault involving a seven-year-old child almost a decade ago in Huntsville. 

The OPP's Muskoka Crime Unit is continuing its investigation into the attack, which occurred in July 2015, after the victim came forward in October 2023.

An OPP sketch artist assisted the investigation by working with the victim and created a likeness of the suspect.

"Police are concerned that there may be more victims and are asking the public to have another look at the sketch, and call with any information," police stated in a news release.  

Anyone with information, or if you recognize this person in the sketch, is asked to call Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You may also submit a tip online.

Police say there is no statute of limitations on sexual offences and a report can be made to police at any time, regardless of how much time has passed.

"If you do not want to make a report to police or need time and support to make that decision, there are community partners available to help," police say. 

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