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The Thunder Bay Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public in the search for other possible victims in a historic sexual assault investigation.

It is alleged the assaults took place between 1995 and 2012 at a home in the city with two people have been identified as victims, both of whom were under the age of 16 at the time of the incidents.

Police have arrested and charged 64 year old Francesco Anselmo with:

• Sexual Assault x 2
• Sexual Interference x 2
• Invitation to Sexual Touching x 2
• Sexual Exploitation x 4

He has since been released from custody on conditions and is expected to appear in court at a later date.

Both of the victims were known to the accused prior to the alleged assaults.

Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of a sexual assault or has information which could assist in the investigation are asked to contact either Detective Constable Joel Manherz at 807-684-1200 ext. 4115 or tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.