A Clearview man has been charged in relation to a sexual assault that allegedly took place in the late 1970s.
On April 2, police began an investigation after a victim reported a sexual assault that happened between 1978 and 1979 at Stayner Collegiate Institute, where the accused was a teacher, Huronia West OPP said in a news release.
Paul Neill Lanz, 77, has been charged with rape and sexual intercourse with a female between 14 and 16 years of age. He has a Dec. 17 court date in Collingwood.
Police believe there may be more victims and are asking anyone with information to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestopperssdm.com.
“There is no statute of limitations on sexual offences and a report can be made to police at any time, regardless of how much time has passed,” police said. “If you do not wish to make a report to police or need more time and support to make that decision, there are community partners available to help. Ontario 211 provides information on Ontario’s community, social and health-related government services. Simply call 211 or visit www.211ontario.ca for more information.”
