Man arrested after sliding under washroom stall, sexually assaulting victim: Toronto police

A man has been detained and charged for sexually assaulting a woman last week in a downtown Toronto restaurant's washroom. According to law enforcement officials, an incident was reported on Dec. 30, around 4:47 p.m., that brought them to a restaurant located on Spadina Avenue and Queen Street West. According to allegations, the male suspect intruded upon the woman while she was inside the washroom stall via the adjoining stall and restricted her from leaving.

The suspect purportedly sexually assaulted the victim, and when she was about to call for aid with her phone, he forcefully grabbed it. He then demanded money and pilfered the woman's possessions. The restaurant personnel responded to the ongoing disorder in the locked restroom by breaking down the door. Despite his attempt to escape, the suspect was apprehended by the police after a quick on-foot pursuit.

The suspect is believed to be involved in a similar incident earlier this month at another Toronto business. It is alleged that the man was present in a store at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Clinton Street on Dec. 11 at 7:10 p.m, where he asked for service. He reportedly tried to convince a female to come into the restroom using deceitful intentions multiple times. The woman tried to leave, but was assaulted by the man who then locked the door and switched off the lights. The woman managed to escape and raise an alarm, compelling the man to flee.

The suspect has been identified as 42-year-old Eric Oliha, a man without a fixed address. He faces multiple charges including two counts each of forcible confinement, robbery, breach of probation, and one count each of sexual assault and fraudulently obtaining services under $5000. Fearing that there might be more victims, the police are requesting anyone with information to contact them at 416 808 1400. People can also provide information anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 416 222 TIPS (8477) or via their website www.222tips.com.