FREDERIC SERRE
The 1510 West

Montreal police say they have “strong reasons” to believe that a 41-year-old Montreal man arrested last July and charged with 18 counts of sexual crimes involving children may have had victims in the West Island, and are urging them to come forward.

Michaël Michaud, who police say was offering babysitting and mentoring services to young children, allegedly sexually assaulted several young boys over the last 10 years. As the investigation proceeds, police – both Montreal police and the Sûreté du Québec – believe he has made other victims. Police say more victims have stepped forward since Michaud’s arrest last July 3.

Michaud faces charges of sexual assault, sexual contact with a minor, possession and production of child porn, and voyeurism. He appeared in court in Montreal last Thursday.

According to the charges, Michaud allegedly assaulted five victims under the age of 16 and filmed a sex act with a sixth victim whose age has not been made public.

Police allege that Michaud’s crimes occurred between 2011 and 2024 in various municipalities in the Greater Montreal region, including Montreal, Laval, Ste. Agathe des Monts, Île Perrot, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, St. Clet and St. Polycarpe.

In a statement released last Friday, Montreal police alleged that Michaud “befriended families with young children, offering them babysitting or mentoring services. It was when he was alone with the children that he allegedly committed acts of a sexual nature on them.”

Michaud first appeared on the Montreal police’s radar in 2002, when he was investigated, but later was cleared of sexual assault involving a child. Last week, police released several photos of Michaud, going back to 2002.

Police are urging possible victims to call 514-280-8502 or 911 to report a complaint. Anyone wishing to provide information anonymously and confidentially can do so by contacting Info-Crime Montréal at 514-393-1133 or by filling out a form at: infocrimemontreal.ca