A nanny is being investigated for suspected sexual crimes involving two brothers under the age of 10 who were in his care.
Saanich police said Johnathon Lee Robichaud, 30, of Central Saanich had a variety of jobs and volunteer stints tied to youth groups, church groups, childcare facilities, and before- and after-school programs.
Charges stemming from the investigation and approved by the B.C. Prosecution Service include one count of sexual interference, two counts of invitation to touching and one count of making sexually explicit material available to a child.
Robichaud is bound by court conditions that say he must not be in contact with children under 16 or be at recreation centres, daycares, parks and other places children under 16 could reasonably be.
“As we’re unable to verify all the places where Mr. Robichaud volunteered or worked with children, we’re asking the public to contact us,” said Saanich police Sgt. Jereme Leslie. “We have a responsibility to protect children and we need the public’s help.”
Central Saanich and Victoria police are also involved in the case.
During the investigation, detectives from the Saanich police family protection unit found a significant number of images and videos containing explicit material involving children. Through those, they have been able to identify another possible victim, and believe there might be more.
Anyone whose child has been alone with Robichaud is asked to call 250-475-4756, which is a dedicated information line.
