Sexual Assault Suspect Identified and Arrested with Help from the Public

A male wanted for sexual assault and indecent acts at a Pickering business has been identified and arrested with the public’s assistance after a DRPS Help Solve a Crime post.

On Thursday, March 26, 2026, a male entered a clothing store inside of The Shops at Pickering City Centre at 1355 Kingston Road in Pickering. While using a changeroom in the store, the male exposed his genitals to customers and staff. 

No employees or customers suffered any physical injuries.

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the suspect returned to the clothing store and sexually assaulted an employee. The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival.

The victim did not suffer any physical injuries.

The suspect was identified with the public’s assistance from a Help Solve a Crime post. On Saturday, April 25, 2026, investigators located the suspect and took him into custody without incident.

Police are concerned there may be other victims and are releasing a photo of the suspect, which is attached.

Brandon Edsel SEVILLA-ZELAYA, age 29 of No Fixed Address is charged with: Sexual Assault, Indecent Act, Theft Under $5000 x3, and Fail to Comply with Probation x12.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Dunbar of the Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5344.

 

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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