A male is in custody following a sexual offence investigation in Uxbridge.
On Saturday, March 23, 2024, at approximately 4:25 p.m., members of North Division responded to a sexual offence call in the area of Main Street North and Dallas Street. Four female youth attended a local business to buy snacks and candy. While inside the store, the victims were approached by an unknown male who exposed his genitals. The victims left the store and returned home immediately. The suspect fled the area in a blue 2-door car.
The victims did not sustain any physical injuries.
Following an investigation, members of the Special Victims Unit identified the suspect. On Monday, April 22, 2024, the suspect was taken into custody without incident, when he turned himself in to a DRPS division.
Giulian PRONESTI, age 20 from Uxbridge is charged with: Indecent Exposure to a Person Under 16.
He was released on an Undertaking.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Soto of the Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2257.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.