Peel Regional Police have launched an international manhunt for a Mississauga man accused of multiple sexual offenses against youth at a Brampton church. Authorities confirm that 24-year-old Christopher Brito De Araujo fled to Brazil on February 2, just one day before investigators became aware of the alleged assaults.
Multiple Serious Charges Filed
The investigation began on February 3 when police received information about alleged sexual assaults at a Brampton church. According to authorities, the suspect served as a youth director leading multiple programs attended by young people at the religious institution.
As a result of their investigation, police have issued warrants for Brito De Araujo's arrest on numerous serious charges including:
- Five counts of sexual assault
- Four counts of sexual exploitation
- One count of sexual interference
- One count of voyeurism
- One count of distributing intimate images without consent
International Flight Complicates Investigation
Police confirmed that Brito De Araujo boarded a flight to Brazil on February 2, effectively fleeing the country before authorities could apprehend him. The timing suggests the suspect may have been aware that allegations were about to surface or had already been made.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, with investigators expressing concern that there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. Police are urging anyone with information about this case or who may have been victimized to contact authorities immediately.
How to Provide Information
Peel Regional Police have established multiple channels for information submission regarding this case:
- Contact investigators directly at 905-453-2121, extension 3460
- Email the Special Victims Unit at SVU@PeelPolice.ca
- Submit anonymous tips through Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
- Visit the Peel Crime Stoppers website at peelcrimestoppers.ca
Separate Youth Incident in Oshawa
In unrelated law enforcement news from the Greater Toronto Area, Durham Regional Police have charged a 14-year-old male youth following a threatening incident at Harmony Heights Public School in Oshawa.
Police responded to the school on Thursday around 1:55 p.m. after receiving reports of threatening phone calls directed toward students and staff. The school was immediately placed in a hold-and-secure protocol as officers arrived on scene.
After evacuating and thoroughly searching the building, police determined the threat originated from a student at a different school. The 14-year-old suspect was taken into custody without incident and now faces multiple charges including uttering threats, mischief, common nuisance, public mischief, conveying false information, and criminal harassment.
Durham police are continuing their investigation into this incident and encourage anyone with additional information to contact them at 1-888-579-1520 extension 2766 or through Durham Regional Crime Stoppers.
