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Sault police catch suspect outside victim's residence with their pants down

A 26-year-old from Mississauga has been charged after police in Sault Ste. Marie executed a search warrant Wednesday at an address on Great Northern Road. (File) A 26-year-old from Mississauga has been charged after police in Sault Ste. Marie executed a search warrant Wednesday at an address on Great Northern Road. (File)
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A 39-year-old suspect in the Sault is facing several charges after literally being caught with their pants down Thursday.

In a news release, the Sault Police Service said they responded to a call at 3:50 a.m. about an unwanted person on Grace Street.

"Upon arrival, officers located the accused at a residence, exposing themselves," police said in a news release.

"When approached by officers the accused attempted to enter the residence."

Police were able to take the suspect into custody and place them under arrest.

"Further investigation revealed the accused had touched a victim for a sexual purpose and restrained them from leaving," police said.

The accused is facing several charges, including sexual assault, committing an indecent act, forcible confinement, trespassing at night, violating release conditions and two counts of break and enter.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing. 

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