Arrest warrant issued for private tutor accused of sexually assaulting 3 children

York Regional Police have issued an arrest warrant for a 67-year-old private tutor from Hamilton who is wanted in connection with sexual assault against children in Richmond Hill.

In a news release Tuesday night, police said they received reports from two sets of parents on Nov. 10 after their children disclosed they were sexually assaulted during private tutoring sessions." Police added all three children are under the age of 16.

Investigators discovered both families had hired the same person to tutor their children at home in Richmond Hill.

Police have issued a warrant for Allistair Martin-Smith, 67, of Hamilton on charges including three counts of sexual assault and three counts of sexual interference.

Investigators have been unable to locate the suspect and believe he may have left Canada.

Police also believe there may be more victims. Anyone with information is asked to to contact the YRP Special Victims Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7071.

Santiago Arias Orozco is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star's radio room in Toronto. Follow him on Twitter: @SantiagoAriasO6