Nakusp RCMP looking for possible victims in historic sex assault case

Nakusp RCMP is currently canvassing its community for the possibility of other victims connected to an ongoing historic sex assault case dating back to the mid-60s and 70s.

In August, 2016, Harry Charles Sadd, 70, was arrested in Victoria in connection with a series of alleged sex assaults.

Based on the Victoria Police Dept investigational findings, the Nakusp RCMP has reason to believe that there may be other individuals who currently or previously resided in Nakusp that may have been victimized by Sadd,” Cpl. Dan Moskaluk with the South East RCMP District said in a release.

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“Harry Charles Sadd resided in Nakusp in the mid-60s into the mid-70s and it is possible that he may have targeted young males in the Nakusp area. We would like for any individuals who may have been victimized by Sadd or holds information regarding other victims, to contact us.

Sadd was a former youth badminton coach and has previous convictions for sex assaults involving young male children and teens.

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An ongoing historical sexual assault investigation generated by the Victoria Police Dept, has prompted the Nakusp RCMP to canvas its community for the possibility and existence of other victims in the Nakusp/East Kootenay area.

Victoria police also believe there are other victims of Sadd’s in the Greater Victoria area who have not yet come forward.

Sadd currently faces 23 counts of indecent assault by a male on a male person, and one count of sexual assault, whereas 12 victims have come forward to date.

The Nakusp RCMP ask that anyone who may have been sexually assaulted or victimized by Harry Charles Sadd or who may have information regarding other victims, are asked to contact them at 250-265-3677 or their local police service.