VicPD Special Victims Unit investigators are searching for additional victims after arresting a 70-year-old Victoria man for a series of sexual assaults that took place in the late 1970s and continued for several years.
Harry Charles Sadd, a 70-year-old Victoria man, was arrested and charged after one of his victims came forward after years of struggling with what happened to him.
Police said the victim was inspired by former NHL players Theo Fleury and Sheldon Kennedy, both of whom shared their own stories of sexual abuse at the hands of trusted adults. He suffered multiple accounts of sexual assaults that occurred while he was a child and teen.
Sadd, who was a former youth badminton coach and teacher, has previous convictions for sexual assaults involving young male children and teens. Police said it is possible he worked in a similar positions in other provinces, and there are likely victims in other provinces.
Investigators also believe there are other victims in the Greater Victoria area who have not yet come forward.
“All victims of sexual assault deserve to be heard,” SVU Sgt. Kristi Ross said.
“Our investigation tells us that there are likely others out there who have been hurt by this man. Harry Sadd’s actions have left these victims to carry the burden of what he has done their entire lives, often suffering in silence. They no longer have to suffer. We will listen. We will believe you.”
Harry Charles Sadd currently faces three counts of Indecent Assault By a Male on a Male Person, and one count of Sexual Assault. Those accused of historical offences are charged based on the Criminal Code and jurisdiction of the time at which the offence occurred.
If you have been victimized by Harry Charles Sadd, or if you have any information about his activities with children and have not yet spoken to police, you are encouraged to call their non-emergency line at (250) 995-7654.
Alternatively, you can contact the Men’s Trauma Centre at (250) 381-MENS (6367).
