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Former Toronto crossing guard arrested for sexual assault

Biagio Valerio, 78, charged with Sexual Assault. Police believe there may be more victims. Toronto Police Service

TORONTO – Police believe there may be more victims after a former Toronto crossing guard was charged this week of sexual assault.

Police allege a 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in January of 2008 by a crossing guard near the intersection of Midland Ave. and Huntingwood Dr. in east-end Toronto.

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Biagio Valerio, 78, was arrested Tuesday, March 10 and is scheduled to appear in court April 21.

Police say a sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration.

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