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NEWS RELEASE:
Saanich BC - In July 2018 a parent reported to Saanich Police that her two sons, under the age of 10, may be victims of sexual offences. Detectives from the Family Protection Unit, who are specifically trained in child exploitation crimes, began an investigation into the allegations. A suspect was identified as 30-year-old Johnathon Lee Robichaud, from Central Saanich, who had been employed as the family’s nanny.
Through the course of the investigation Saanich Police Detectives worked with Investigators from both the Central Saanich Police Service and VicPD. Detectives were able to uncover evidence to support these allegations.
As Detectives were conducting the investigation they also uncovered a significant amount of images, and videos, containing sexually explicit material involving children. Detectives were able to identify another victim, through the material gathered, however there is a compelling belief there may be more child victims who have not yet come forward.
The BC Prosecution Service has currently approved criminal charges against Johnathon Lee Robichaud. These charges include one count of Sexual Interference, two counts of Invitation to Sexual Touching, and one count of Making Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Child. As the related charges are before the court we are unable to provide further specific information into the details of the alleged offences at this time.
Mr. Robichaud has lived in the Greater Victoria area for a significant period of time. Investigators know he has had various employment and volunteer opportunities, including youth groups, church groups, child care facilities and before/after school programs. He has also advertised himself on various nanny websites and via local classified advertisement sites.
Mr. Robichaud is currently on conditions to not be in contact with children under the age of 16, not to attend recreation centres, daycares, schools, churches, parks or any other place a child under the age of 16 could reasonably be.
“As we’re unable to verify all the places where Mr. Robichaud volunteered or worked with children we’re asking the public to contact us” said Sgt. Jereme Leslie. “We all have a responsibility to protect children and we need the publics help in assisting us.”
Out of an abundance of caution, if your child has been alone with Mr. Robichaud, we’re asking you to contact the Saanich Police Department at 1-250-475-4756. This is a dedicated Information Line specific to this investigation. Our Investigators are trained in child interviewing and we’re asking that you speak to an Investigator prior to speaking to your children. We have a number of support services available should you need them.
The photograph of Dennis and the familial DNA, and the information about his sailboat will greatly assist our investigation.
The family member, one of Dennis Crook’s siblings, contacted investigators after learning of our search through media in York, England, and agreed to provide DNA. The family member who came forward is not Lillian Crook, who was identified as Dennis’ only known relative in our initial investigation into his disappearance 32 years ago. The family member has also corrected information in our file. Dennis Crook would now be 68-years old, and not 66 as originally indicated.
Missing Person Investigators are thanking members of the York community, including the news media, North Yorkshire Police, Crimestoppers UK, those who are sharing our search information on social media, the University of Nottingham Alumni, as well as members of our local Victoria community including our news media, Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers and those sharing our search information locally and with relatives overseas on social media for their assistance in our investigation so far. Your efforts are what has progressed our investigation to date.
Investigators continue to search for Dennis Crook. Dennis was first reported missing on Tuesday, October 22nd, 1985. He had last been seen on October 16th of that year and was reported missing by friends.
Dennis, now 68-years old, is described as a Caucasian man five feet, nine inches tall with a medium to large build. He had medium length, dark brown hair and a thick moustache and brown eyes. He was 35-years old when he was reported missing. A photo of Dennis Crook from January of the year he was reported missing is above.
Dennis was born in England. He completed grade 13 in York and graduated from the University of Nottingham with a bachelor of arts degree.
Investigation has also revealed that Dennis had a sailboat at Oak Bay Marina for several years. This boat is a white and blue 18 foot 1974 Davidson Crown named Beverly Ann. Photos of this boat are below.
Investigators are also looking to speak with Dennis Crook’s friends here in Victoria, including those who initially reported his disappearance, or those who knew Dennis. If you have information about Dennis Crook or his boat Beverly Ann please email Chantal.Ziegler@vicpd.ca. If you live in Canada and have information about Dennis Crook, please call (250) 995-7654. To report what you know anonymously please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Sidney/North Saanich file 2018-4909
Sidney/North Saanich RCMP are investigating the fraudulent use of credit cards at Victoria Distillers located at 9891 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC. that occurred on August 17 & 28, 2018. Investigators are looking to identify the male & female in these photos.
