Montreal man arrested in connection with multiple sexual assaults

Abdallah Almir, 22, was arrested in relation to sexual assault charges. (SPVM)

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Montreal in connection with multiple cases of sexual assault.

Abdallah Almir was arrested on Feb. 25 and is facing allegations of assault on two women in December 2024 and January 2025.

“On both occasions, the suspect is alleged to have approached his victims in public places by asking them for directions,” Montreal police (SPVM) said in a news release.

“He is said to have targeted them at different times in the north-western part of the Island of Montreal, approaching them in a manner designed to gain their trust.

“Using various ruses and physical force, he is believed to have managed to lure his victims to his flat. Once isolated, the suspect is believed to have committed sexual touching and assault.”

The SPVM sexual assault unit says it is now looking for any additional victims.

Almir is 1.65 m. (5′4″) and weighs 72 kg (158 lbs).

He has brown eyes and brown hair with a short dark beard.

He speaks Arabic (Lebanese dialect) and French.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or visit a local police station.