Pickering man charged in connection with sexual assault

Police charged a Pickering man in connection with a sexual assault. (York Regional Police)

A Pickering man is facing charges after police allege he sexually assaulted a victim he met through a dating app last year.

York Regional Police say they launched their investigation after a victim came forward on July 19, informing them of a sexual assault that happened in August 2024.

Authorities say the victim met the accused through a dating app. When they met, he allegedly sexually assaulted the victim.

Police charged 26-year-old Andrew Dean on July 29 with sexual assault. The charge has not been tested in court.

York police are sharing his photo as they say they believe there may be more victims.

Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact them at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541, or Crime Stoppers anonymously.