On Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at approximately 10:00 p.m. a woman went for a drive with a man who was known to her as a casual acquaintance. The man and the woman returned to an address on Balfour Street. The woman attempted to exit the vehicle but was pulled back inside and held down by the man. At this time the man sexually assaulted her and threw her from the parked vehicle. The woman stumbled to Catharine Street where concerned citizens saw her crying on the sidewalk and contacted Community Patrol Officers to investigate.
The woman attended the Brantford General Hospital to receive treatment for minor injuries received after being thrown from the vehicle.
The 43 year-old Brantford man was located and arrested. He was charged with Sexual Assault and Forcible Confinement and was held for a bail hearing on August 25, 2016.
The Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) unit is asking that anyone who may have information or had been in the area at the time to contact Detective John Allan at 519-756-0113 ext. 2264.
BEING THE VICTIM OF A SEXUAL ASSAULT IS NEVER YOUR FAULT
The Brantford Police encourages the public to be familiar of their surroundings.
Before exiting your vehicle have a look around the outside area of your vehicle for anyone suspicious or strange.
Have your keys in your hand in case you need to get back into your vehicle quickly.
A crime can happen to anyone.
Have your route planned and avoid taking short cuts along your route.
Always let someone know where you are going, and the time you expect to reach your destination.
If you suspect you are being followed, cross the street and go to the nearest well-lit residence or business.
Yell ‘fire’, ‘help’, or yell ‘call 911’ or ‘call police’. A criminal or ‘bad guy’ does not want attention drawn to themselves.
Trust your suspicions and instincts, if you are sensing something is wrong- it most likely is.
Further tips and crime prevention suggestions can be found on our website at www.brantfordpolice.ca
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