Posted on Friday January 30, 2026 <\/p>\n
Investigators with the York Regional Police Counter Exploitation Unit have charged an adult male and a male youth following an investigation into the trafficking of three underage females.<\/p>\n
On January 27, 2026, investigators received information that three missing female youths from the Province of Quebec may be in York Region. There were concerns the victims were being sexually exploited.<\/p>\n
Within hours, investigators identified and attended a Richmond Hill residence where the females were believed to be. Shortly after arriving, two female youths were seen leaving the residence with an adult male in a vehicle. The vehicle was stopped and the male was taken into custody.<\/p>\n
Concerned for the well-being of the third victim, investigators entered the residence under exigent circumstances. She was safely located and a male youth was taken into custody.<\/p>\n
Investigators are releasing the adult male\u2019s photo as they believe there are more victims. Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward.<\/p>\n
Charged:<\/p>\n
Shaikh SABAHAT, 23, of the City of TorontoMale, 17, of the City of Burlington<\/p>\n
Charges:<\/p>\n
Exercise Control, Direction or Influence Under 18 x3Householder Permitting Sexual Activity x3Fail to Comply with Undertaking<\/p>\n
Human trafficking is the exploitation, manipulation or control of a person by violence or threats of violence to provide a sexual service or forced labour.<\/p>\n
If you are a victim, think you know someone who is, or have any information, please contact the York Regional Police Counter Exploitation Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6800 or by email at HT@yrp.ca<\/a>. Anonymous tips can also be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or online at www.1800222tips.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Crime prevention is our shared responsibility: Find up-to-date crime data in York Region on the Community Safety Data Portal<\/a>, or become a partner in community safety by signing up for the Security Camera Registry<\/a> today.<\/p>\n Prepared by:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Constable Kevin Nebrija
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