Police Have Made an Arrest in an Alleged Sex Assault in Lincoln

Friday, 16 April 2021 08:49

By Tami Jeanneret

Police say a woman in her 80's befriended a man online through the dating app Zoosk.

The man claimed to be a 77 year old named Hag.

After gaining her trust police say he asked to meet her in person.

When they met it turned out Hag was a 38 year old man from North York.

During the meeting police allege the woman was sexually assaulted.

Ahmed Hagras is facing a charge of sexual assault along with failing to comply with probation.

Police say Hagras is known to be active on several dating apps using the handle Hag and as a result believe there may be other victims.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, ext. 1009363.

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