

Chris Herhalt, CP24.com





Toronto police say they made an arrest in connection to historic sex assaults against a girl dating back to the 1980s in Scarborough’s L’Amoureaux neighbourhood.

Investigators allege that starting at the age of seven, a girl was sexually assaulted by a man in the area of Birchmount Road and Sheppard Avenue East.

The assaults allegedly took place between 1982 and 1989.

Police said a suspect identified as Robert Prouse, 68, has been arrested and charged with one count of indecent act on a female, two counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual interference.

He is scheduled to appear in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East on Aug. 18 at 2 p.m.

Police say they are concerned there may be other victims who have not yet come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4200, or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477 (TIPS).