Man lured and sexually assaulted 14-year-old girl through an app

Nov 1 2018, 9:21 pm

Toronto police say they have arrested and charged a man for sexual assault and sexual interference.

According to police, on Wednesday, October 31, members of the Sex Crimes – Child Exploitation Section executed a search warrant in the Front Street West and York Street area.

It is alleged that a man lured a 14-year-old girl through social media applications. Police say he then took her to a nearby hotel where he sexually assaulted her.

The man then offered her a birth control pill to take.

Shu “Andrew” Yi was arrested and charged with sexual interference, sexual assault, and luring a child under 16.

Yi, who is 28-years-old, is known to use the username “addme4andrew” online.

Police are concerned there may be other victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-8500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).

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