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crime scene: cops trying to id suspect in streetcar assault probe

toronto police are asking for help in identifying a sus...

toronto police are asking for help in identifying a suspect in an assault causing bodily harm investigation.
police said that on aug. 7 at 8:20 p.m., the victim and the suspect were travelling westbound on queen st. on a streetcar near jones ave.
toronto police are asking for help in identifying a suspect in an assault causing bodily harm investigation.they got into an altercation and the suspect then allegedly pulled the victim off the streetcar and assaulted them
the victim was taken to a hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries
the suspect is a 5-foot-10 male who was wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts and a black and gold toronto raptors hat. he was carrying a red “husky” tool bag and walking with a black and white dog.
anyone with information is asked to contact 416-808-5500 or crime stoppers at 416-222-tips (8477).

attempted carjacking in caledon foiled

police are seeking help from the public after a cruiser and two other vehicles were struck during an attempted carjacking in caledon.
the opp’s caledon detachment said officers responded to reports of a theft in progress on aug. 19 at 6 a.m. in the foxchase dr. area, where two people were seen “actively” trying to steal a vehicle.

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two suspects fled in a black 2022 dodge durango before driving through the front lawn of the neighbouring home and hitting a police cruiser and two other vehicles.
anyone with information or video footage connected to the incident can contact 1-888-310-1122 or crime stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-tips (8477) or peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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kevin connor
kevin connor

kevin connor is a general assignment reporter with the toronto sun and has been with the company for decades. he graduated from the journalism course at humber college and was an intern at the toronto sun while in school. connor started working at the kenora daily miner and news after graduating. connor then worked at the winnipeg sun and the edmonton sun before coming back to the toronto sun.

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