Man charged with sexual assault, police seeking further victims

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Thursday, October 3, 2024   12:20 pm

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit has charged a man following an investigation into sexual assaults that occurred at businesses he owned.

In the summer of 2024, a woman applied for a job at the accused place of business, he insisted they conduct the interview in his vehicle. Once inside the vehicle, he drove her to a secluded location, prevented her from leaving and sexually assaulted her. 

Today, Canpolat SAHIN, 37-years-old of Ottawa, was charged with:

-          Sexual assault x2

-          Forcible confinement

He is scheduled to appear in court today.

As SAHIN owns multiple businesses, Polat Construction and Azra Turkish Restaurant, investigators believe there could be other victims.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5944, or email SACA@ottawapolice.ca.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).

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