Man wanted in an Assault investigation, Bloor- Yonge Subway Station

Man wanted in an Assault investigation, Bloor- Yonge Subway Station

Friday, July 27, 2018 - 2:59 PM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance identifying a man wanted in an Assault occurrence.

It is reported that:

- on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, a man exited the Bloor-Yonge subway

- as he made his way approximately one block south of the intersection, an unknown man approached him from behind and struck him in the head with a hammer

- the attack was unprovoked

- the man received non-life-threatening injuries

The suspect is described as 5'9", 45-60 years old, with a large build, and a thick white/black beard. He was wearing a black toque, black winter jacket, and carrying a black backpack.

Security camera images have been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Allyson Douglas-Cook, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Kate Foley, 51 Division

Security camera image of man wanted in Assault investigation