Male Arrested After Multiple Sexual Assaults in Oshawa

A male has been arrested after entering several homes and sexually assaulting multiple victims in Oshawa.

On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at approximately 4:20 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to calls for a male entering homes and exposing himself to residents in the area of Simcoe Street South and Royal Street.  The male entered a home and exposed himself to the residents before being startled by a dog and fleeing.  The suspect then entered a second residence on the same street, where he sexually assaulted the homeowner when she confronted him.  The suspect fled to the Simcoe Street and Fairbanks Street area where he entered a third home.  While inside the third residence, the suspect sexually assaulted an older female who was in bed.  The suspect fled the third residence through the bedroom window.

Officers attended the area and located the suspect, who was taken into custody without incident.

Police have concerns there may be further victims.  An image of the suspect is attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca

Mohamed Basil LAFIR, age 28 of No Fixed Address is charged with: Break-and-enter x3, Commit Indecent Act, Forcible Confinement, and Sexual Assault x2.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with cellphone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Lemanis of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2452.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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