The Toronto Police Service has arrested and charged Idris Olajide Oladejo, a 35-year-old Canada-based Nigerian, with sexual assault and sexual interference following the alleged sexual assault of a child at a grocery store in Toronto. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at approximately 7 p.m. in the Victoria Park Avenue and St Clair Avenue East area.
Details of the Incident
According to police, officers responded to a report of a child being sexually assaulted while at a grocery store with their parents. The suspect, described as a man believed to be about 30 years old with a thin build, was last seen wearing a green T-shirt, dark-coloured Adidas shorts, and pink-coloured Crocs. After the assault, the suspect fled the scene but was chased by a civilian.
Arrest and Charges
On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Oladejo was arrested and charged with one count each of sexual assault and sexual interference. He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on the same day at 9:30 a.m. in room 102. The police statement clarified that sexual assault includes any form of unwanted sexual contact, such as kissing, grabbing, oral sex, and penetration.
Investigation and Public Appeal
Following the incident, police released a description of the suspect and appealed to the public for information. The investigation led to the identification and arrest of Oladejo. The police have not released further details about the victim or the civilian who chased the suspect.
