Police lay more sexual assault charges against Burlington store owner

Halton police say a man is now facing additional charges after officers located and identified more victims he allegedly assaulted.

On Sept. 8, officers arrested Mouhamad “Frank” Sabra, 64, of Burlington, in connection with a sexual assault investigation.

Sabra was charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of failing to comply with a probation order.

Investigators say a woman was allegedly assaulted when she attended Vape on Plains II located at 1376 Plains Rd. E.

Detectives say Sabra was identified as the owner of the store.

Officers say Sabra also owns a second location called Vape on Plains, located at 70 Plains Rd. W.

Police say the alleged assault took place when the victim was alone in the store with the accused.

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Officers say they located and identified three additional adult female victims who had been allegedly assaulted by the accused.

Detectives say the incidents took place at Sabra’s place of business between the summers of 2024 and 2026.

As a result of the continued investigation, on Thursday, Sabra was arrested and charged with the additional offences including seven counts of sexual assault, two counts of indecent act and breach of probation order.

Sabra has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Investigators continue to encourage anyone who may have been victimized by the Sabra to contact the HRPS Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 8970.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.

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