Source: CBC News, April 6, 2016
David Hope of Saskatoon is accused of sex assault. break and enter, forcible confinement and robbery
A Saskatchewan man has been arrested and charged with six counts of break and enter, sexual assault, forcible confinement and robbery in relation to an incident back in January which Saanich police described as “extremely disturbing.”
Police say David Hope, 43, of Saskatoon forced his way into the University of Victoria-area ground floor apartment of two women in their early 20s before sexually assaulting and robbing them. After the assault, Hope allegedly herded both women to a bank machine and forced them to withdraw money before fleeing.
Investigators say Hope, who has ties to Victoria, was taken into custody in Saskatoon. He was transported back to Victoria on Wednesday and is scheduled to appear in court today.
Acting Sgt. Jereme Leslie of Saanich police says the incident was traumatizing to the victims and community.