Man, 32, charged in Mississauga sex assault investigation faces similar charges in York Region

A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a sexual assault investigation in Mississauga.

According to police, Saman Salimianrizi boarded a bus on November 18 and sat beside a woman who was unknown to him.

Investigators say Salimianrizi proceeded to sexually assault the woman while the bus was in motion and then fled. He was apprehended a short distance away by police and charged with sexual assault and two counts of breaching probation.

He was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody.

Police say Salimianrizi is also facing sexual assault charges for a similar incident that occured in York Region and believe there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.