Additional Charges Filed Against Toronto Man Following Washroom Recording Investigation
Toronto police have filed additional charges against a 36-year-old local resident accused of secretly photographing an 11-year-old girl inside an east-end washroom. Hans Martins-Gonzalez now faces property, mischief, and harassment offenses following an investigation, cp24.com reported.
Martins-Gonzalez photographed girl in Kew Gardens washroom
The initial incident occurred on August 25 at approximately 4 p.m. inside a washroom at Kew Gardens, located near Queen Street East and Lee Avenue. An 11-year-old girl entered the facility while Martins-Gonzalez was already inside. As the child entered a bathroom stall, the suspect photographed her through the gaps in the partition. The victim sought assistance, and the suspect fled the scene.
Investigators arrested Martins-Gonzalez six days after the incident. At the time of his arrest in September, police initially charged him with secretly observing or recording a person expecting privacy. Authorities stated during their initial announcement that they suspected other victims might exist.
New Charges and Ongoing Police Appeal
In an update released on Thursday, Toronto police announced that Martins-Gonzalez faces several new counts stemming from the expanded investigation. The expanded case brings forth charges consisting of four counts of possession of property obtained by crime, one count of criminal harassment, and two counts of mischief under $5,000. Investigators have not yet released specific details regarding the events that prompted these new charges.
Police are urging anyone with information about the case or additional incidents to contact investigators directly at 416-808-5500.
What charges does Hans Martins-Gonzalez face?
What specific charges did Hans Martins-Gonzalez face initially?
When arrested six days after the August 25 incident, police charged Martins-Gonzalez with one count of secretly observing or recording a person expecting privacy.
What new charges were added in the recent police update?
Authorities reported on Thursday that the accused is presently charged with four counts of possession of property obtained by crime, one count of criminal harassment, and two counts of mischief under $5,000.
Where did the initial washroom incident take place?
The incident occurred inside a washroom at Kew Gardens, situated near Queen Street East and Lee Avenue in Toronto’s east end.
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