Public Safety Alert, Man wanted in assault investigation, Security camera image of man released

Toronto Police Service News Release

Public Safety Alert, Man wanted in assault investigation, Security camera image of man released

Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 1:30 PM
51 Division:  416-808-5105

On Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at approximately 9:10 p.m., a woman was assaulted in the Jarvis Street and Maitland Street area.

It is alleged that:

- a 25-year-old woman was walking eastbound on Maitland Street when a man approached her from behind, put his arm around her neck, and pulled her to the ground

- the woman managed to escape and sought assistance at a nearby apartment building

- the man continued to follow her to the building, then left the area

He is described as having a light-tanned complexion, approximately 35, 5'7"-5'11", 170-185 lbs., with short brown hair, medium-to-large build, and a handlebar-style moustache. He was wearing dark pants, a black hoodie with a white "R" on the front left chest area, and white lettering on the left arm which possibly says "MAKERS."

A security camera image of the man has been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5105, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Constable Wendy Drummond, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Terry Prevost, 51 Division

Security camera image of man wanted in assault investigation