News Release
Man Arrested in Sexual Assault Investigation,
Bloor Street West and The East Mall area,
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The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made in a Sexual Assault investigation.
On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at approximately 7:51 p.m., police responded to a call for a Sexual Assault in the Bloor Street West and The East Mall area.
It is alleged that:
- the accused drove the victim to his residence
- the accused sexually assaulted the victim inside his residence
- the victim fled the accused’s residence and contacted police
It is further alleged that:
- between 2021-2026, the accused sexually assaulted the victim multiple times inside his residence while the victim was a youth
- the accused met the victim while working at a church in the Bloor Street West and Kipling Avenue area
Paul Conn, 71, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with:
- five counts of Sexual Assault
- three counts of Sexual Interference with a Person Under 16
- four counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Young Person
He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Tuesday October 13, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., in room 107.
Investigators believe there may be more victims.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
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.
Paul Conn, 71
