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Richmond Hill tutor charged with sexually assaulting child

Police believe there might be more victims
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Ali Hatami Zonooz of Richmond Hill has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference against a child.

A tutor from Richmond Hill has been charged with sexual offences against a child, and police believe there might be other victims.

On Sept. 29, York Regional Police responded to a report of a sexual assault against a child younger than 12 that happened during private sessions with a French tutor.

On Monday, police arrested Ali Hatami Zonooz, 55, and charged him with sexual assault and sexual interference.

Police continue to investigate as they believe there could be other victims.

Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police Sexual Assault and Crimes Against Children Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7071, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Information can be provided anonymously at 1800222tips.com.