Man, 30, arrested in North York sexual assaults, police say

Toronto police have arrested a suspect believed to be behind a series of sexual assaults in North York on Sunday.

A spokesperson confirmed with 680 NewsRadio that a man was taken into custody on Monday.

Officers say the first assault happened at approximately 12:20 p.m. near Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue West.

According to police, the suspect allegedly entered a woman’s changeroom inside a fitness centre and sexually assaulted a woman before fleeing the area on foot.

Less than two hours later, police were called about another sexual assault just a few kilometres away near Wilson Avenue and Bathurst Street.

The suspect was allegedly following another victim, who he later grabbed and sexually assaulted, according to police. A witness interrupted the assault, prompting the man to flee the area on foot.

A short time later, police were called about a third sexual assault just down the road near Lawrence Avenue West and Bathurst Street.

Officers say the suspect approached another victim from behind and allegedly sexually assaulted her. A witness driving by stopped their car and interrupted the assault. The suspect, once again, fled the scene on foot.

The accused was identified as 30-year-old Arnold Edzodzomo of Toronto. He faces two counts of sexual assault, two counts of assault, and one count of break and enter.