Investigators from the Special Victims Unit have charged a man for allegedly commiting numerous offences in the City of Mississuaga.

Between March 2021 and May 2021 the suspect was in the area of Mavis Road and Britannia Road, when he commited offences against two adult women, during separate incidents, while the victims were in a parking lot. Both victims were able to flee the area without sustaining any physical injuries.

During the course of these incidents, the suspect was observed to be operating a black Dodge Ram pick-up truck or, a grey Chevrolet Equinox sport utility vehicle.

The suspect in this investigation has been identified as Derek Bowers, a 51-year-old man from Mississauga. Derek Bowers has been charged with Sexual Assault, Indecent Act x2 and Criminal Harassment x2. He appeared at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on May 7, 2021 in answer to the charges.

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