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Man charged in sexual assaults near Toronto’s Dufferin Mall

Carlos Palmer — Toronto police arrested and charged 48-year-old Carlos Palmer. Photo: Toronto police.

By Lucas Casaletto

Posted August 9, 2023 6:22 pm.

Last Updated August 9, 2023 6:25 pm.

A man is facing charges following alleged sexual assaults in Toronto’s Dufferin Grove neighbourhood, and police believe there may be more victims.

Toronto police responded to a call for a sexual assault in the Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West area around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2.

It’s alleged a man approached a woman while she was walking across Dufferin Street. He sexually assaulted the woman and fled the area.

Toronto police responded to another sexual assault call in the Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West area around 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 5.

In a similar incident, investigators said a man approached a woman while she was walking in the Dufferin Mall parking lot. He then sexually assaulted the woman and fled the area.

Toronto police arrested the suspect on Wednesday. He was identified as 48-year-old Carlos Palmer of Toronto. He’s facing two counts of sexual assault.

He’s expected to appear in court on Thursday morning.

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