Suspect arrested for making sexual comments to minor

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	Windsor Police Service News Update June 25, 2023
PUBLIC NEWS UPDATE
Case #: 23-67394 Suspect arrested for making sexual comments to minor The Windsor Police Service has charged a man who allegedly made inappropriate sexual comments to a minor. On June 22, 2023, at approximately 8:50 a.m., officers responded to a call about a suspicious person. Officers learned that a 13-year-old female and her two younger siblings were walking to school when the suspect, an unidentified white male, allegedly harassed them in the 1400 block of Ouellette Avenue. The suspect followed the children and reportedly made the inappropriate sexual comments to the 13-year-old female, which caused her and her siblings to be scared and uncomfortable. None of the children were physically touched or harmed during the incident. Members of the Major Crimes Unit launched an investigation and identified the suspect as Mark Hillis, 64. On June 24, shortly after 12 p.m., officers located and arrested Hillis in the area of Pelissier Street and Shepherd Street West. He has been charged with criminal harassment. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com
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