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Uber driver sexually assaulted passenger then used her phone for 5-star review and tip: police

York police are looking for an Uber driver who allegedly sexually assaulted a passenger and then used her phone to leave himself a tip and a five-star review.

York police seeking 53-year-old man on charges of sexual assault, fraud under $5,000

An Uber logo in the windshield of a car.
Police say they believe a 53-year-old Uber driver who is wanted on charges of sexual assault and fruad may have victimized other passengers. (David Horemans/CBC)

York police say investigatorsare looking for an Uber driver who allegedly sexually assaulted a passenger and then used her phone to leave himself a tip and a five-star review.

Police say the 53-year-old man from Bramptonpicked up the victim in a white 2021 Toyota Corollain midtown Toronto early Sunday.

On the way to her final destination in Vaughan, the driver pulled into a parking lot in the area of Rutherford and Weston roads and proceeded to sexually assault the 26-year-old woman, police alleged in a news release Wednesday.

He then took her phone, concluded the trip on the rideshare app and gave himself a tip and a favourable review, according to police. He returned the phone to the victim, who then got out of the car before the mandrove away.

Investigators have obtained a warrant for the man's arrest and say he is wanted on charges of one count each of sexual assault and fraud under $5,000. They are encouraging the man to seek legal counsel and turn himself in.

"Police believe there are other victims who have not yet contacted police. They are encouraged to come forward and speak with investigators," the news release reads.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call York police at1-866-876-5423, extension7441, or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.