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St. Catharines Resident Charged in Child Sexual Abuse Case

Friday, 16 December 2022 at 17:02

By Linda Morgan

Suspect accused of sexually assaulting a child at a pizzeria.

Police have made an arrest in connection to a child abuse case. 

The suspect is accused of sexually assaulting a child at a pizzeria near Vine Street and Old Pine Trail in St. Catharines earlier this month.

Reun Buth, 48, was arrested earlier today for the following offences: 

  • Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age
  • Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age
  • Sexual interference on a person under 16 years of age

Detectives believe this was an isolated incident between the victim and the suspect. 

A bail hearing will take place tomorrow. 

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