Man charged after 3 sexual assaults in Aurora

Ethan Smith of Aurora faces three sexual assault charges from events on Thu., March 19, 2026. PHOTO: YRP

Police appeal for additional victims and witnesses after an Aurora man was charged in connection with sexual assaults in Aurora Thursday.

York Regional Police say a man approached three victims and touched them for a sexual purpose between noon and 4 p.m., in the Yonge and Wellington streets area.

Police arrived and arrested the man a short distance away, however they believe there may be additional victims.

Due to the location and time of day, investigators believe there may be additional witnesses who have not yet spoken to police. They have released the suspect’s photograph to encourage anyone with information to come forward.

27-year-old Ethan Smith of Aurora has been charged with three counts of sexual assault. A sexual assault includes any non-consensual contact of a sexual nature.

Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police Special Victims Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7071 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS.