Durham Regional Police – Male Wanted for Two Sexual Assaults

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An arrest warrant has been issued for a 36-year-old male wanted for two separate sexual assaults.
In January, 2025, the suspect was visiting with friends in Clarington and touched the nine-year-old victim in an inappropriate manner.
In February, 2025, the suspect sexually assaulted an adult victim at a residence in Whitby. The victim woke up to the suspect sexually assaulting her. The suspect then brought the victim to his vehicle, where he assaulted her.
Police are concerned there may be other victims and are requesting anyone who know the location of the suspect to contact police.
Jared MERCIECA, age 35, of Whitby is wanted for: Sexual Interference with a Person Under 16 Years of Age; Sexual Assault x2; Assault Cause Bodily Harm; Choking; Uttering Threats to Cause Death and Dangerous Operation.
MERCIECA is described as: male, White, 5’6, medium build, brown hair and full beard. A photo of him is attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Fitzgerald of the Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5316.
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 cash reward.
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