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Mississauga man wanted in sexual assault, forcible confinement investigation

Victim found in Vaughan says she was sexually assaulted numerous times and held for several days against her will
2020-02-21 wanted YRP David Kenneth PRESSMAN
David Kenneth Pressman is wanted by York Regional Police in connection to a sexual assault, forcible confinement investigation. Photo provided by York Regional Police

NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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York Regional Police is seeking public assistance in locating a 54-year-old man from the City of Mississauga, wanted on a warrant in connection with a sexual assault and forcible confinement investigation.

On Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at approximately 4:20 a.m., police were dispatched to the area of Major Mackenzie Drive West and Dufferin Street in the City of Vaughan, after a concerned citizen reported that a woman ran in front of his vehicle asking for help.

Investigators learned that the victim had met the suspect at a bar in the Fort Erie area on Feb. 8, 2020. She was taken to a hotel in Fort Erie where she held against her will for several days. She reported that the suspect drove her to a wooded area off of Dufferin Street near Teston Road where she was able to get away and flag down a vehicle for help. The victim reported that she had been assaulted and sexually assaulted multiple times between Feb. 8 and Feb. 19, 2020. She was taken to hospital as a result of the incidents.

Anyone with information on the location of the suspect is asked to call police. Anyone who sees the suspect is urged to call police immediately and do not approach him.

Wanted:
    •    David Kenneth Pressman, 54, City of Mississauga
    •    Male, white
    •    Approximately 6’, 260 lbs
    •    Blue eyes
    •    Long, bushy grey and brown beard

Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police Special Victims Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6800, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online.

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