Ontario man allegedly broke into 3 homes and sexually assaulted residents

A 28-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly entering several homes and sexually assaulting multiple victims in Oshawa, Ontario.

Mohamed Basil Lafir of no fixed address is charged with several suspected offences, including multiple break-and-enters, committing an indecent act, forcible confinement, and two sexual assaults.

Lafir was held after his arrest for a bail hearing.

The alleged crime spree unfolded on Nov. 11, according to Durham Regional Police . The service says it responded to calls received late Tuesday afternoon about a man entering homes and exposing himself.

The suspect entered one home and exposed himself to the residents before being startled by a dog and fleeing, says the DRPS in a release.

“The suspect then entered a second residence on the same street, where he sexually assaulted the homeowner when she confronted him.”

Afterward, he fled and entered a third home. While inside it, the suspect sexually assaulted an older female, who was in bed. He fled the third residence through the bedroom window.

When police arrived in the area, they located the man and took him into custody without incident.

Police are concerned there may be more victims.

However, the allegations have yet to be proven in court.

Anyone with information or video connected to these incidents is asked to contact the DPRS investigative division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2452.

Meanwhile, anonymous information can be shared with Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca

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