SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION 26-54689

SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION
St. Thomas man arrested

LONDON, ON (July 23, 2026) – Members of the London Police Service held a press conference today in relation to a St. Thomas man arrested after a sexual assault that occurred in the north-east end of the city last month.

On Thursday, June 4, 2026, between approximately 11:30 a.m. and 11:50 a.m., a woman was walking in the 600-block of Adelaide Street when she was approached by an unknown male who initiated a conversation with her. The woman subsequently entered the male’s vehicle, at which time he produced a knife and restrained her hands.

The victim was transported to the area of Oxford Street East and Mornington Avenue, where she was sexually assaulted.

The suspect fled in a vehicle and the victim contacted police.

Descriptions of the suspect and vehicle were provided to police. Video surveillance was also reviewed. The suspect vehicle was determined to be a 2014 grey Ford Focus.

The suspect was identified and arrested on June 5, 2026.

As a result of the investigation, Gregory Zehr, 44, of St. Thomas, has been charged with the following offences:

• Sexual assault with a weapon or imitation weapon;
• Forcible confinement;
• Kidnapping;
• Uttering threats/death or bodily harm;
• Assault with a weapon; and
• Possession of a weapon.

The accused remains in custody and is expected to re-appear in London court today, 2026, in relation to the charges.

Investigators are sharing details of this incident with the public and are asking anyone who may have had contact with this individual, or who has information about what occurred, to come forward and speak with police. To support this effort, we are releasing the name and photograph of the accused and suspect vehicle.

We are also appealing to members of the public who may have been in the areas of Adelaide Street and Pall Mall Street, or Oxford Street East and Mornington Avenue on June 4, 2026, between approximately 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., and who may have information, dash-cam footage, or residential or business video surveillance, to contact police.

The London Police Service remains committed to a trauma-informed, victim-centred approach to investigations. We are dedicated to ensuring those affected are supported, treated with dignity, and heard throughout the investigative process. We want the community, particularly women and girls, to know that their safety matters.

Together with community partners, we continue to work to prevent violence, support survivors, and ensure London remains a safe place for everyone.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, support is available. Confidential assistance can be accessed at any time. For more information and links to local support agencies, please visit https://www.londonpolice.ca/crime-prevention/sexual-assaults-faqs/ .

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

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