(ELGIN COUNTY, ON) – Individual charged after a sexual luring investigation in Southwold Township.
On November 17, 2025, at 4:46 p.m., members of the Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address in Southwold Township for the report of a sexual luring incident.
The Elgin County OPP Crime Unit assisted with the investigation.
Two victims, both minors, were known to the accused.
As a result, Rodger COLMAR a 59-year-old of Southwold Township, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
· Communicate with anyone for purpose of obtaining sexual services (two counts)
· Communicate with anyone under 18 yrs for purpose of obtaining sexual services (two counts)
The accused was held for bail.
It is suspected there may be more victims.
Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support there are local resources available to help.
If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.
The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
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