Montreal police search for alleged victims of former teacher accused of sex crimes

Montreal police are looking for potential victims of a retired West Island teacher who recently appeared at the Montreal courthouse on charges of sexual exploitation and gross indecency.

The alleged incidents are said to have taken place in the 1980s and ’90s.

Robert Charpentier taught both English and music in an English school in the West Island.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

He is accused of sexually assaulting two students in his home, near the school and during extracurricular activities.

2:00 A special commission on the sexual exploitation of minors wraps up in Quebec City

Montreal police said investigators have reason to believe there could be other alleged victims.

Charpentier is now 74 years old, is six feet tall and weighs 165 pounds. He has brown eyes, grey hair and is partially bald. Police say Charpentier is bilingual and speaks fluently in both French and English.

Anyone who believes they may have been a victim is asked to contact the Montreal police sexual assault division at 514-280-8502 or call the anonymous Info-Crime line at 514-393-113.