Police probe Richmond Hill sex assault

Police probe Richmond Hill sex assault

Richmond Hill

Joe Fantauzzi, Staff Writer

Sex crimes officers are investigating after police were told a sexual assault took place Monday in Richmond Hill.

At about 1 p.m., officers responded to a home northeast of Bathurst Street and Elgin Mills Road after a report of an assault against a female, according to Const. Gary Phillips.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, officers canvassed the area looking for more information about the assault, Det.-Const. James McRobbie of the sexual assault bureau said.

“We can confirm this is a report of a sexual assault,” he said. “It is under investigation.”

Police have bee told that two males were involved in the incident, Det.-Const. McRobbie said. He said no other information about suspects involved was available.

If you have any information about this case, call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7071, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or Crime Stoppers at www.1800222tips.com

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