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Windsor man charged with sexual abuse of minor

A 27-year-old man has been arrested following a child sexual abuse investigation by Windsor police.

The Major Crimes Unit recently received a complaint from a girl under 16, who said she was sexually assaulted.

"Investigators learned that the victim had been befriended by the suspect at a business in the 800 block of Wyandotte Street East," read a tweet from Windsor police. "The suspect then drove the victim to a nearby residence, where she was allegedly sexually assaulted."

Officers arrested Preetkumar Shah near that location.

He is charged with sexual assault and sexual interference with a person under 16.

The charges have not been proven in court.

Anyone with information should call the Windsor police's Major Crimes Unit at (519) 255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (519) 258-TIPS (8477).

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