Man Charged with Criminal Harassment in Relation to Multiple Incidents Across Greater Sudbury

On August 22, 2020, Officers arrested and charged a 34-year old man on outstanding Arrest Warrants. Since that time he has been additionally charged in relation to multiple incidents of Criminal Harassment that took place between the end of July and the middle of August. These incidents occurred in various locations throughout Greater Sudbury including Garson, the West End and the Donovan areas. There were four different incidents involving girls and women ranging from 12 years old to 42 years old. All of these individuals were walking alone at the time the incidents took place.

In each case the man approached the individual while driving a car. The car is described as being a 2008 grey Honda Civic (image attached). The man would attempt to lure the girl/woman into his vehicle and he would become verbally confrontational when she would refuse causing her to fear for her safety.

34-year old Awale Abdi has been charged with Criminal Harassment x5 in relation to these matters and he remains in custody. He will attend Bail Court tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

Anyone with information related to this individual is asked to contact our Criminal Investigation Division at 705-675-9171 extension 2318.