Man arrested for sexual offences against two women in Mississauga

Peel police’s Special Victims Unit (SVU) has charged a man for two sexual offences in Mississauga between March and May of this year.

Police say the suspect was in the area of Mavis Road and Britannia Road when he commited offences against two women in a parking lot during two separate incidents.

“Both victims were able to flee the area without sustaining any physical injuries,” said police.

The suspect has been identified as 51 year old Mississauga man Derek Bowers.

Bowers is charged with Sexual Assault, two counts of Indecent Act, and two counts of Criminal Harassment.

He appeared at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on May 7.

“Investigators believe there may be additional victims, and are urging them to come forward,” police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the SVU at 905-453-2121, ext. 3460 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).