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OPP seek Huron County man wanted on numerous sex-, assault-related charges

Members of the Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The Canadian Press

UPDATE: At 9 a.m. Thursday, July 15, OPP reported that the suspect was located in Listowel and arrested without incident Wednesday night.

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OPP have released a photo and description as officers search for a man wanted on numerous charges in connection with “several offences that have taken place in Huron County.”

Police say Shawn Douglas Elliott, 45, of Huron County is wanted on three counts of sexual assault, two counts of assault, six counts of failing to comply with a probation order, and one count each of sexual assault with a weapon, assault with a weapon, break and enter to commit an indictable offence, and mischief under $5,000.

Police did not provide any further information about when the offences took place and the circumstances surrounding them.

According to police, he is known to frequent the Blyth/Londesboro area.

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“Police request anyone with information on this individual’s whereabouts to please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or your nearest police authority,” Huron OPP say, adding that anyone who wishes to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

“If you observe him, please call 911 immediately, do not approach or attempt to interact with this person as he is considered violent and known to possess weapons.”

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