CRIME SCENE: High risk offender located by Toronto Police

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A high risk offender has been located after he failed to check in with police.

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Toronto Police said the man, who has a history of sexual violence, failed to comply with his release order earlier this month.

Police said a man was released from a correctional facility on May 13 with a condition to report to police weekly.

However, cops allege the man did not report to police as required last week and this week.

He was not located at his residence where he was to reside either at the time, police added.

On Friday, police said the offender was located and there is no further risk to public safety.

OSHAWA MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT

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A 19-year-old man has been arrested following an alleged sexual assault late last month.

Durham Regional Police said a man sat beside a female on a bench while she was waiting for a bus in the bus loading area near the main entrance to Durham College in Oshawa shortly after 1 p.m. on Aug. 28.

Police allege the suspect groped the victim as she was about to get on the bus. The suspect then followed the victim onto the bus and attempted to sit with her, however she was able to sit near the driver for safety, before contacting police.

Investigators were able to identify the suspect and took him into custody on Friday.

Ved Pratikbhai Patel is charged with sexual assault and criminal harassment.

Anyone with cellphone, dashcam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact police at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5316.

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— Toronto Sun staff

STATUE STOLEN FROM ANCASTER CEMETERY

Hamilton Police are investigating the theft of a bronze statue from an Ancaster cemetery.

Police say the theft occurred between Sept. 6 and Sept. 9 at the Resurrection Cemetery.

The statue, which is a unique bronze depiction of St. Teresa of Avila, stands approximately three-and-a-half to four feet tall.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity or has information related to the theft to come forward.

If you have information that could assist in this investigation, please contact Det. Const. Kevin Jarrett at 905-540-6307 or Staff Sgt. Groombridge at 905-546-2991.

For those who wish to provide information anonymously, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit tips online at crimestoppershamilton.com.

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