
-The ALERT team is releasing photos of an Edmonton suspect whom police believe has sexually assaulted at least six children.
Investigators allege that Imesh Ratnayake was involved in a series of child-luring incidents they believe took place in Morinvile and Edmonton, after allegedly meeting youth online.
They claim the suspect was able to gain access to his victims’ contacts, mainly through Snapchat.
One victim is 11-years old.
The suspect was arrested earlier this month, but police think there could be more victims.
ICE has reason to believe there are additional victims and is releasing photos of the suspect and his vehicle, a 2011 Acura CSX, which was used in some of the offences. Ratnayake would have been known to his victims as the Snapchat user “islandsauce0129” or “monked.ruffy”.
ICE is looking to identify and speak with potential victims and witnesses. Anyone with information about this investigation is encouraged to call ICE at 780-509-3363, their local police, or anonymously at Crime Stoppers.
The charges against Ratnayake include:
- Sexual assault;
- Sexual interference;
- Luring a child;
- Making child pornography;
- Transmitting child pornography;
- Possessing child pornography;
- Obtaining sexual service for consideration from persons under 18;
- Invitation to sexual touching;
- Distribution of intimate images; and
- Extortion.
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