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http://torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/43696

Uber driver arrested in two sexual assault investigations,
Taneem Aziz, 36, now facing charges



Broadcast time: 10:43
Saturday, April 20, 2019

Sex Crimes
416-808-7474

Case #: 2018-1658520


The Toronto Police Service would like to inform the public of an arrest made in two sexual assault investigations.

On Thursday, September 6, 2018, at approximately 1:15 a.m., officers responded to a call for a sexual assault in the Dundas Street East and Sackville Street area.

It is alleged that:

- a 24-year-old woman was waiting for an Uber she had ordered

- she entered a black SUV believed to be her driver

- he drove away not allowing her an opportunity to leave the SUV

- he drove to a secluded spot where he sexually assaulted her

- he continued to drive around

- she was finally allowed to exit the SUV, she then called police

On Monday, April 8, 2019, at 1 p.m., officers began an investigation into a sexual assault in the Royal York Road and Evans Avenue area.

It is alleged:

- a 21-year-old woman entered a black SUV driven by a man

- The man drove her away from Toronto not allowing her to exit the SUV

- he took her to a fast food restaurant parking lot in Mississauga

- the woman tried to get assistance from a bystander

- he then drove her to a secluded side street

- he sexually assaulted her

The woman was dropped off later that morning, she then contacted police.

Taneem Aziz, 36, of Mississauga, was arrested and charged with:

1. two counts of Sexual Assault
2. Forcible Confinement
3. Extortion

He is scheduled to appear at Toronto West Court on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 10 a.m., in room 204.

He was employed as an Uber driver.

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