An Elliot Lake cab driver is being accused of sexually assaulting a young teen.
Family contacted Ontario Provincial Police on Friday when the 14-year-old failed to come home from school when she was expected.
Police learned the girl was picked up from school by a man driving a grey pickup truck.
Investigators were able to speak with her when she returned home.
“The girl knew the man as he worked for a local cab company and used to drive her to a Blind River school in the past,” said OPP in a news release.
“After investigation, police determined numerous sex offences occurred on multiple occasions between November 2024 and Feb. 9, 2025.”
Ronald Nyitrai, 58, from Elliot Lake was charged with:
- Sexual Assault on a person under 16 years of age
- Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age
- Sexual Interference
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.
Anyone with additional information or who believes they were a victim of similar circumstance is asked to contact East Algoma OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com
“Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources here to help,” OPP added.
Victim Services of Algoma can be reached online or by calling 1-888-822-7792.
Anyone in immediate crisis should call 9-1-1.