Hamilton Police have charged Joseph Batrynchuk, after a report of indecent acts, occurring over an extended period of time.

A 74-year-old man, from Hamilton has been charged with one count of Sexual Assault and one count of Indecent Act.

At the time of the offence, the accused provided seasonal lawn maintenance and snow removal services to elderly, vulnerable women. 

Hamilton Police believe that there may be more victims and encourage anyone with information to contact Investigators.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with this investigation you are asked to contact Detective Ben Adams of Crimes Against Seniors at 905-540-5300 or Detective Constable Sherri Marshall of the Sex Crimes Unit at 905-540-6252 or the Sex Crimes Unit non-emergency line at  905-540-5553.

We want all survivors of sexual violence to know that we believe them and we will respect their choice when and how they report an incident.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

There is no guaranteed way to prevent sexual assault. Sharing the details of this assault is intended to provide the community information, and people are encouraged to trust their instincts. For confidential support, please call the Sexual Assault Centre's 24-hour support line at 905-525-4162; connect at www.sacha.ca, the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre at www.hhsc.ca/sadv or the Centre de santé communautaire www.cschn.ca.