Three more victims have come forward as part of this investigation.
The accused, David BELAK, age 50, of Woodhouse Crescent, in Ajax, was arrested on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 and will be facing additional charges of: Sexual Assault x5; Sexual Interference x2 and Invitation to Sexual Touching x2. He was held for a bail hearing.
Two of the new victims reported they were sexually assaulted by the accused when they were approximately 6-10 years of age in the mid-1980s in a community in Eastern Ontario. The third victim reported the assaults occurred around the age of 14 in the early 2000s in Whitby. This brings the total to four victims and a combined 22 charges.
A photo of the accused is attached. Investigators want to ensure there no other victims. Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact D/Cst. Baldini of the Major Crime – Sexual Assault Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5233.
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.
ORIGINAL MEDIA RELEASE ISSUED JAN. 29, 2020
Male Charged with Historic Sexual Assault
A 50-year-old Ajax male has been charged with a historical sex assault on a minor.
On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, investigators from the Sexual Assault Unit arrested a male after allegations were made by a victim, who was a young child at the time, about offences that took place from 1993 to 2000. The historic sexual assaults took place at the suspects house in Pickering and Ajax. The suspect befriended the victim and sexually assaulted him on several occasions.
The suspect claimed to be a foster dad for homeless teenaged boys, however he has no affiliation to any services as a foster parent. Investigators want to ensure there are no other victims.
David BELAK, age 50, of Woodhouse Crescent, in Ajax, is charged with Sexual Assault x5; Invitation to Sexual Touching x2; Sexual Interference and Sexual Exploitation; He was held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with new information that could help investigators is asked to contact D/Cst. Baldini of the Major Crime – Sexual Assault Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5233.
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.
Author: Pete Fisher
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