UPDATE #1 Male Arrested After Multiple Sexual Assaults in Whitby

A male is in custody following an investigation into multiple sexual assaults in Whitby. 

On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at approximately 11:15 p.m., members of Central West Division responded to the area of Wentworth Street and Thickson Road South after a victim reported being sexually assaulted. The victim was in the area of Quebec Street in Oshawa, when she was approached by the suspect who offered her a ride.

The victim was driven to an industrial area in Whitby where the suspect sexually assaulted her. 

On Sunday, January 12, 2025, at approximately 4:05 a.m., members of Central West Division responded to the area of Victoria Street East and Thickson Road South after a victim reported being sexually assaulted. The victim was in the area of Simcoe Street South and Hall Street in Oshawa, when she was approached by the suspect who offered her a ride. 

The suspect drove the victim to the area of Moore Court and William Smith Drive in Whitby, where he sexually assaulted her. 

On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the suspect was taken into custody without incident.

Police have concerns there are other victims. A photo of the accused and his vehicle are attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca

Ravi TIRBANEY, age 39 from Scarborough is charged with: Sexual Assault x2.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Soto of the Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5676.

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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