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Police charge man with sexual assault of a minor and seek additional complainants

For Immediate Release: 06-Aug-2026 @ 2:45 PM
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The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged a man in the sexual assault of a young child and investigators believe there may be other victims who have yet to come forward.

On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Simon Nicholas, 50, who is also known as Ambrose Nicholas, was charged with sexual assault, sexual interference, and two counts of breaching a court order. Officers also executed warrants from Athabasca RCMP for the sexual assault of another young child.

 

Simon Nicholas, 50

At the time of the Edmonton reports, Nicholas was subject to court-ordered conditions prohibiting contact with children under 16 and restricting access to locations frequented by children.

In both investigations, it is reported that Nicholas presented himself to a parent as someone who could be trusted to care for young children.

Based on the similarities in the reported incidents, investigators believe there may be additional victims or witnesses who have not yet come forward and are asking anyone with information to contact EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information may also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

Support is available for anyone affected by sexual violence though local sexual assault support services or through the EPS.



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