Region of Peel – Investigators from the Special Victims Unit have charged a man in relation to a sexual assault investigation in the City of Brampton.
Between June 24and July 5, 2020, two teenage females were sexually assaulted while attending a convenience store located in the area of Sandalwood Parkway East and Kennedy Road North in the City of Brampton. During this period, on three separate occasions, the accused engaged the females in conversation and proceeded to sexually assault them.
On Monday, July 6th, 2020, a 52-year-old male Suresh Kumar Ratnani (also known as Joe) was arrested and charged with four-count of Sexual Assault. He is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on September 14, 2020.
Suresh Kumar Ratnani is described as male, South Asian, 5’9, with a heavy build, short black hair, and is clean-shaven. He speaks with a South Asian accent. To see a photo of Suresh Kumar Ratnani, please visit our website.
Suresh Kumar Ratnani has worked at this store for many years; investigators are looking to speak with anyone who has any information as it relates to this investigation or any similar incidents. Anyone with information is asked to call investigators at the Special Victims Unit at 905-453-2121 ext. 3460. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
For media inquiries, please contact the on-duty Public and Media Relations Officer at 905-453-2121, ext. 4027.
