An Ottawa man has admitted to criminal behavior involving the harassment of a 12-year-old girl and prowling her residence. Adam Daniels, 45, entered a guilty plea following a series of incidents that began after he delivered a food order to a home in Kanata.
How did the harassment begin?
The trouble started on August 4 during a late-night sleepover. Daniels was working as an Uber Eats driver when he delivered a dessert order to the girl's house at approximately 2 a.m. During the delivery, he told the child that she seemed "very mature," according to court records.
Shortly after he left, a bag was left at the front door containing candy and a note from a purported "secret admirer." While the family initially believed the girl's friends might be playing a prank, a second bag appeared on August 16. This package included:
- More candy
- $20 in cash
- Daniels's personal phone number
What led to the arrest?
To monitor the situation, the girl's mother had installed a security camera. Upon reviewing the footage from the second incident, the girl immediately identified the man in the video as her delivery driver from earlier that month.
Daniels reportedly realized his identity had been captured after seeing surveillance footage circulating on social media. After telling his brother, "I f--ked up," he turned himself in to the police on October 2. The trauma of the events led the victim to move in with her father to ensure her safety.
Uber's response to the crime
Uber has addressed the incident, stating that such conduct is "unacceptable and has no place on the Uber platform." The company noted that they terminated Daniels's access to their application as soon as they were notified of the situation.
FAQ
Was the driver still working for Uber?
No, the company removed his ability to use the app immediately after learning of the harassment.
Is the victim's identity public?
No, a routine publication ban is currently in place to protect the 12-year-old girl.
