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75-year-old Central Saanich man charged in 1989-91 sex assaults

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Victoria police arrested 75-year-old Andre ‘Andy’ Van Goor of Central Saanich on Tuesday after another man came forward saying he was sexually abused years ago.

Van Goor worked as a supervisor at Royal Athletic Park from 1988 until 2003, and the offences are alleged to have taken place during that time.

The investigation began when the victim, now an adult, came forward to police in 2015. Detectives believe there are more victims and encourage them to come forward.

Van Goor has been charged with sexual exploitation and sexual assault. He has since been released on several conditions; his next expected court appearance is Feb. 22.

Due to a court order publication ban, police say they will not be releasing further details.

Anyone with information about Van Goor’s activities with children and youth is asked to call Victoria police at (250) 995-7654 or the Men’s Trauma Centre at (250) 381-6367 or menstrauma.com. To report anonymously, call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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