Police Say A GTA Man Sexually Assaulted & Blackmailed A Woman Near York Uni

The man threatened and assaulted a woman in her own home.
A Toronto Sexual Assault Has Police Looking For A Man Who Tried To Extort His Victim
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Police are asking for help in catching the perpetrator of a recent Toronto sexual assault in which a man sexually and physically assaulted a woman, as well as attempting to blackmail her.

UPDATE: The suspect, 23-year old Seth Ramanand of Burlington, Ontario, turned himself in to police on Tuesday night.

EARLIER: He was accused of assaulting a woman known to him near the Sentinel Road and The Pond Road area, close to York University.

A police release suggests he first threatened to give out the woman's private information unless she paid him money, before physically and sexually assaulting her.

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The man threatened to release private information unless she paid him money.


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Ramanand is wanted for two counts of Extortion, one count of Assault, two counts of Sexual Assault, two counts of Overcome Resistance by Choking, and one count of Mischief Under $5000.

Toronto Police have issued a description of the suspect, as well as photos. He is said to be 5 foot 6 inches and 140 pounds, with short black hair, and brown eyes. He has multiple tattoos, including one of a rose on his shoulder.

He also may be driving a 2020 black Jaguar F-Pace SUV with the licence plate BZFN 807. Toronto Police are asking anyone with potential information to contact them immediately.

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