A 53-year-old Burlington male has been arrested for sexually assaulting a youth.
The 15-year-old male victim had met the accused on an online dating site and met the accused at a location in Burlington in the evening of March 13, 2021. The accused then led the victim to his residence. The accused was aware of the victim’s age prior to arranging the meet. Once at the residence, the accused sexually assaulted the victim.
The victim notified police and an investigation ensued. On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, the Halton Regional Police Service – Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit executed a Criminal Code search warrant at a Burlington residence in relation to the investigation.
Peter Eerhard (53) of Burlington has been charged with:
Luring a Child
Invitation to Sexual Touching
Sexual Assault
Sexual Interference
Eerhard has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
There may be additional victims, and police would encourage anyone who may have experienced something similar to contact Detective Ross Amore of the Halton Regional Service PoliceChild Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 905-465-8975, or through email at ross.amore@haltonpolice.ca
Media: This case is subject to a publication ban under section 486.4 of the Criminal Code of Canada and police will not be providing additional details at this time.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
The Halton Regional Police Service firmly believes that every person has the right to feel safe in our community.
Victims of violence and/or sexual assault and witnesses are encouraged to contact the Halton Regional Police Service. The following is a list of valuable support services and resources in our region for victims of violence and/or sexual assault:
Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit 905-825-4777 ext. 5239 or by email at VictimServices@haltonpolice.ca
Nina's Place Sexual Assault and Domestic Assault Care Centre 905-336-4116 or 905-681-4880
Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) 905-875-1555 (24-hour crisis line)
Radius Child & Youth Services 905-825-3242 (Oakville) or 1-855-744-9001
Kid's Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 (24-hour crisis line)
THRIVE Counselling 905-845-3811 or 905-637-5256
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