Male Arrested for Sexual Assaults in Ajax

Police have arrested a suspect after in relation to two sexual assaults in Ajax.

On Thursday, July 9, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., a male approached a female in the area of Harwood Avenue North and Rossland Road in Ajax. The male attempted to make conversation and shake her hand before sexually assaulting her and fleeing the area.

As the investigation continued, investigators identified a similar incident that occurred on September 15, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m. In that incident, a male approached a female along the Miller Creek Trail, south of Rossland Road near Bennet Avenue in Ajax. The male attempted to make conversation with the victim before sexually assaulting her and then leaving the area on foot.

Hakim HUSSAINZADA, age 66, of Ajax is charged with: Sexual Assault x2. 

He is described as male, Brown approximately 5'3" tall, with a thin build. He has short white and grey hair, scruffy facial hair, and is missing his front teeth.

Police are concerned there may be other victims. 

Anyone who may have had a similar interaction with the accused, or who has information that could assist investigators, is asked to contact D/Cst. Jiggins of the Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5312.

Anonymous information can be provided to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or through Durham Regional Crime Stoppers. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

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