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Longueuil police have identified 16 potential new victims of a former youth hockey coach and Montreal police officer arrested on sex crime charges two weeks ago.

François Lamarre, 71, faces charges alleging he sexually abused or assaulted four boys over the course of 25 years in Greenfield Park.

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Believing there are other victims, police released Lamarre’s photo after his arrest and urged anyone with information to come forward.

Nearly 30 people have since contacted the police, including 16 who investigators believe could be added as alleged victims in the case. The calls have come from Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and the United States.

Investigators will be meeting with each person who called in the coming weeks, said Longueuil police spokesperson Patrick Barrière.

“We still believe there are more victims out there,” Barrière said. “We know it takes a lot of courage to speak out, especially considering the nature of the case. But our investigators are here to not only listen but also to support them and help them through the entire process.”