Uber driver Anees Ashraf has been charged with two counts of sexual assault.
Durham Police say he may still be offering rides on different apps
Uber driver, 32-year-old Anees Ashraf from Whitby has been charged with two counts of sexual assault.
Durham Regional Police officers from Central West Division responded to a sexual assault call in the area of Taunton Road and Garden Street in Whitby on Dec. 24. The victim was sexually assaulted by a man driving for Uber as she was being taken back to her home.
Ashraf has been released from custody until his next court appearance.
He may be continuing to offer ride sharing services under different transportation apps. Investigators are in contact with these companies, but want to ensure there are no further victims.
In the interest of public safety an image of the accused has been posted and can be viewed at www.drps.ca.
Earlier this month, a New Brunswick cab driver was sentenced to three years in prison for raping a woman.
Anyone with new information about this incident, or similar incidents involving the accused, is asked to contact D/Cst. Robinson of the Major Crime Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1854.
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.
