Pickering Man Arrested for Sexual Assaults and Indecent Acts

Police have arrested a male suspect in connection with multiple sexual assaults and indecent acts at a pharmacy in Pickering. On July 25, 2024, at approximately 6:50 p.m., a male entered the Rexall Pharmacy at 1822 Whites Road. The suspect exposed his genitals and masturbated while an employee's back was turned. He then attempted to take a picture or video underneath a second victim's dress using his cellphone. On August 6, 2024, the suspect was located and taken into custody without incident. Chevaun Hakim Jones, age 29 from Pickering, is charged with multiple offenses, including two counts of Sexual Assault, two counts of Secretly Recording a Person for a Sexual Purpose, and Indecent Act in a Public Place. He was held for a bail hearing. Police believe there may be further victims. Anyone with cellphone, dashcam, surveillance footage, or information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Soto of the Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5676. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca, and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.