Investigators need help identifying a man wanted for an assault in the city’s west end on Wednesday.
Toronto Police say officers responded to a call in the area of Lansdowne Ave. and Bloor St. W. around 3:30 p.m. after it was reported a man had asked a youth to take a photo of them and then directed the victim to a backyard.
The victim became uncomfortable and attempted to leave but was assaulted by the man, police alleged in a statement released Friday, explaining the youth suffered minor injuries but managed to run away.
Investigators have released images of a suspect in the hopes that someone recognizes him and comes forward.
The suspect is described as 25-30 years old, 5-foot-10, with a thin build, short black hair and a scruffy beard. He was wearing a black jacket and dark-coloured sweat pants.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-1100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
TWO SHOOTINGS UNDER INVESTIGATION IN HAMILTON
Hamilton Police are investigating two shootings in Steeltown, marking that city’s 55th and 56th shootings of 2024.
Cops say on Thursday, while on an unrelated investigation, they found evidence of a firearm that had been discharged on the Bruce Trail in Dundas, near Old Guelph Rd. and Hwy. 6.
Otherwise, at approximately 8 p.m. on Thursday, police were called to 288 Grays Rd. after a tenant found a bullet lodged in his window frame and his television damaged by a bullet.
The tenant was not home at the time the gun was discharged and the investigation led to a neighbour’s apartment.
Both incidents are being investigated and anyone with information should call police at 905-546-4883 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
OAKVILLE MAN, 21, ACCUSED OF CHILD LURING
A 21-year-old Oakville man faces charges following a child luring investigation that began in September.
Halton Regional Police say investigators identified a suspect and arrested him on Oct. 18.
Patrick McCash is charged with two counts of sexual assault, two counts of sexual interference, and one count of luring a child.
Investigators are concerned about the possibility of other alleged victims, so a photo of the accused has been released.
Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation is asked to contact the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 905-825-4777, ext. 8970, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
MAN, 26, ACCUSED OF NORTH YORK SEX ATTACK
A 26-year-old man is accused of a sexual assault in North York last weekend.
Toronto Police say officers responded to a call in the area of Ranee Ave. and Allen Rd. – south of Hwy. 401 – around 10:35 p.m. on Oct. 20.
It was reported a victim was walking on Ranee Ave. when a man approached asking for directions.
Police say the victim crossed the street to avoid contact with the man who then crossed the street as well and continued to follow the victim.
The victim attempted to run away to avoid the man who proceeded to grab her by the hair and arms and drag her between two houses before a witness intervened and the suspect fled the area, police said.
Investigators subsequently identified a suspect and arrested him on Wednesday.
Derek Baptiste, 26, of Toronto, is charged with sexual assault and failure to comply with probation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.