Members of the York Regional Police Special Victims Unit have charged a man following an investigation into the kidnapping and sexual assault of a woman in the City of Vaughan.
On September 21, 2025, shortly after 3 a.m., a woman was waiting for a ride in the area of Major Mackenzie Drive West and Jane Street. A man approached and engaged her in conversation, claiming to be a rideshare driver, and offered to drive her home. After they entered his vehicle, he drove to a parking lot on Major Mackenzie Drive West where he stopped and sexually assaulted her. The man then threatened her, forced her out of the vehicle and drove away.
The victim contacted police. Responding officers assisted her and searched the area. The suspect vehicle was located in the area and a 30-year-old man from the City of Richmond Hill was arrested without incident and charged.
Investigators are releasing a photo of the accused as they believe there are other victims who have not come forward.
Charged:
- Mohammad Shaqueel ZOLMAY, 30 years, of the City of Richmond Hill
Charges:
- Kidnapping
- Sexual Assault
- Uttering Threats
ZOLMAY was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in the Town of Newmarket, Ontario, on October 3, 2025.
Investigators are appealing to any other victims who have not yet come forward to contact them as soon as possible.
Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police Special Victim Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7071. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime at 1-800-222-TIPS, or online at www.1800222tips.com.
A sexual assault includes any non-consensual contact of a sexual nature. York Regional Police encourages victims to report incidents of sexual assault, including historical offences. There is no statute of limitations for sexual offences and offenders can be prosecuted well after the date of the offence.
Anyone who is not ready to report a sexual assault but is seeking support is encouraged to contact York Region Victim Services victimservices-york.org, the Cedar Centre http://www.cedarcentre.ca/ or the Women’s Support Network womenssupportnetwork.ca. Additional resources and information can also be found on our website http://www.yrp.ca/en/services/resources/sexualassaultsurvivorsguide.pdf.
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Prepared by: Sergeant Clint Whitney
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September 26, 2025
