News Release

The Toronto Police Service is notifying the public of an arrest made in a Sexual Assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

• On Saturday, October 31, 2026, at approximately 9:50 p.m., the victim entered into a ride share vehicle in the Yonge Street and Wellesley Street East area
• the victim was seated in the front seat of the vehicle and was sexually assaulted by the driver
• the victim attempted to leave the vehicle once they arrived at the destination
• the driver prevented the victim from leaving the vehicle and then sexually assaulted her 
• the victim was able to exit the vehicle, but forgot her purse in the car
• the driver exited the vehicle and sexually assault the victim once more

The driver has been identified as Sahib Brar, 32, of Brampton. He has been arrested and charged with:

1. two counts of Sexual Assault
2. Forcible Confinement

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., in room 107.

Investigators believe that there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200.

A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault or get support in the community, please visit YourChoice.to.