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Longueuil police seek more victims of man accused of sexually assaulting children

Longueuil police seek more victims of man accused of sexually assaulting children

Longueuil police are seeking other possible victims of a 40-year-old Brossard resident who is accused of sexually assaulting young girls between the ages of 10 and 14.

Longueuil police spokesperson Const. Mélanie Mercille said the suspect appeared to be targeting his alleged victims at random, looking for children who were out walking alone.

"He sees a young girl walking and three times on four, the girls were alone," she told CBC News on Friday.

"Only one time, the girl was accompanied by another child."

Luis Walther Carrillo Hernandez was arrested on May 16. He will remain detained until he returns to court on May 31 for his bail hearing, Mercille said.

She said he faces charges of sexual assault and sexual interference for an alleged act that took place this winter.

10-year-old walking alone at 7:30 a.m.

On Feb. 28, at around 7:30 am, police allege the suspect committed sexual acts against a 10-year-old girl who was walking alone in Longueuil's St-Hubert borough.

The police investigation connected the man to similar acts against young girls aged 10 to 14 in Montreal — allegedly committing the acts from his grey Toyota Corolla.

"He has four other victims," Mercille said.

With a string of crimes suspected, the provincial police's serial crime investigation unit is now involved with the investigation.

Police describe Hernandez as a Hispanic man who speaks French with a Spanish accent. He is five feet seven inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. His hair and eyes are brown.

Talk to your kids about safety, police say

Longueuil police are reminding parents to talk to their children about staying safe when out and about.

"We ask parents to talk to their child and they should walk in a group and they should not use shortcuts like vacant lots, parks or woodlands," she said.

"They should use streets where they can more easily take refuge and ask for help from an adult."

If they have a cell phone with them when approached by a stranger, she added, they should call 911 immediately and they shouldn't speak with the stranger.

Any information about possible cases of sexual assault and child luring can be sent anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-711-1800 or by reporting online at echecaucrime.com.