At a news conference at police headquarters on December 17, Supt. Pauline Gray, who is in charge of the Sex Crimes & Homicide units, said the collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police, Centre of Forensic Sciences and, more importantly, the victims was instrumental in connecting the accused to the four assaults.

“Although I am mindful and incredibly proud of the collaboration and tenacity of both teams of investigators who never gave up working on finding the person responsible, I want to speak to the unbelievable commitment on the part of the four survivors who were the victims of these violent crimes,” she said. “It is they who ultimately provided the evidence to catch this man. I am grateful to them for coming forward and trusting us with their stories. Know that you are heroes.”

Det. Insp. Darren Webster, of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Criminal Investigation Branch, said the joint partnership commenced after the second assault in January 2017.

“We are grateful for the work of the Toronto Police Service and OPP investigators who never gave up and were committed to finding the person responsible,” he said. “As a Major Case Manager, I know first hand the significance and importance of joint partnerships and sharing information. Policing in today’s environment requires us to work seamlessly and without borders to combat crime and ensure our communities are safe.”