Thorold man charged with multiple sexual offences against a minor

A 29-year-old Thorold man has been arrested and charged with five offences related to the sexual assault of a minor.

That’s according to Niagara police, who say they arrested Francesco Broccolo-Criger after investigating a sexual assault at a home in Port Colborne.

Officers say they discovered a person under the age of 16 has been the victim of several offences.

Detectives with the Child Abuse Unit have taken over the investigation.

Broccolo-Criger is facing the following charges:

• Expose genitals to a person under 16 years of age for sexual purpose x 2;
• Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years;
• Sexual interference with a person under 16 years;
• Sexual assault;
• Luring via telecommunication with a person under 16 years.

Investigators believe there may be other victims. They are asking anyone with information to come forward and contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009494.

Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).

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