Police are investigating allegations that an underage employee was sexually assaulted multiple times at a business in Kamloops, British Columbia, and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Authorities said the workplace sexual assaults began in May and continued into July at a retail store in the 2000 block of East Trans Canada Highway.
Police have also spoken to a number of other alleged victims since the investigation began. Kamloops RCMP did not specify if the other victims were also minors or were employees at the same store.
CTV News has reached out to the squad for more information.
A suspect was arrested last week and has since been released on conditions. His name has not been released pending approval of criminal charges.
Meanwhile, Cpl. Crystal Evelyn said investigators have reason to believe there may be individuals who have not spoken to police but have “information related to the charges involving the accused” and urged them to contact the RCMP.
“If something has happened to you or someone you know and you haven’t reported it to the police, please contact us. It’s important to us to hear from you,” Evelyn said in a news release.
Authorities encouraged victims to come forward even if they are not ready to pursue criminal charges, noting that they can still provide valuable information that can help protect others.
Victims who come forward can also get support and referrals, regardless of whether they press charges, Kamloops RCMP said.
Local victims can access support directly by calling the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counseling Center’s 24-hour hotline at 1-888-974-7278.
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