Posted on Monday January 19, 2026
Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was charged with Criminal Harassment in the City of Markham.
On Monday, January 12, 2026, at 3:50 p.m., police attended the Pan Am Centre for a report of a suspicious person. Officers learned that the victim was walking toward the entrance of the facility when an unknown male began calling the victim by their name. The male continuously called out their name until the victim was inside of the facility.
Once inside of the swimming area, the victim noticed the same male in the stands. The male was asked to leave the premise by facility staff and police were contacted.
During the investigation, officers learned the male had been repeatedly attending the victim’s swim practices over the span of several months.
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Luigi KONG, 54, of Markham, was charged with Criminal Harassment.
Investigators are releasing an image of the suspect and are appealing for any witnesses who have not yet spoken with them to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable Kevin Nebrija
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January 19, 2026
