Uber driver wanted after woman sexually assaulted in Vaughan: police

Police are seeking to locate a man wanted after a woman was reportedly sexually assaulted by a ride-share driver in Vaughan.

York Regional Police said on April 23, the suspect was working as an Uber driver in a white, 2021 Toyota Corolla.

Police said he picked up a woman in the Yonge Street and Eglinton Road area in Toronto to take her to Vaughan.

During the drive, officers said the suspect allegedly pulled over in a parking lot in the Rutherford Road and Weston Road area in Vaughan and sexually assaulted the victim.

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Officers said the suspect then allegedly took the victim’s phone, ended the trip on the ride-share app and gave himself a five-star review and a tip.

According to police, the suspect then returned the phone and the victim got out of the vehicle.

Officers said the suspect then drove away.

Police said the victim — a 26-year-old woman — was not physically injured as a result of the incident.

Officers are searching for 53-year-old Vikram Lather from Brampton and have obtained a warrant for his arrest.

Police said he is wanted for one count of sexual assault and one count of fraud under $5,000.

“Police believe there are other victims who have not yet contacted police,” officers said in a news release. “They are encouraged to come forward and speak with investigators.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.