Police are seeking information to identify a man accused of sexually assaulting someone in the York University Heights area of North York during the spring. The alleged incident occurred on April 18 at around noon, when officers responded to a sexual assault call in the Finch Ave. W.-Keele St. area. The suspect is described as a 5-foot-9 male with a medium build and short brown hair. He was walking behind the victim before committing the assault and then fled the scene.
The police are urging anyone with information about the suspect or the incident to come forward. Individuals can contact the police directly at 416-808-3100 or provide anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers. In a separate incident, a 22-year-old Toronto man has surrendered to police after being accused of breaking into a home in Scarborough. The suspect, identified as Hakeem Sobers, turned himself in at 41 Division and has been charged with multiple counts of break and enter.
The break-and-enter incident occurred last week in the Kennedy-Ellesmere Rds. area, where a man forced his way into a home and stole several items before being confronted by the homeowner. The suspect was last seen walking toward Kennedy. Police are still seeking information about this incident and are asking anyone with knowledge to contact them or provide anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers.
In another investigation, police are looking into an arson at Christie Lake Conservation Area near Hamilton, which resulted in over $1 million in damages to two buildings. The fire was deliberately set, and investigators are seeking information from the public to help identify those responsible. Anyone with knowledge about the blaze is urged to contact the authorities or provide anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers.
A separate investigation has cleared Durham police officers of accusations that they mistreated a lawyer. The independent criminal probe found no evidence to support the allegations, bringing closure to the case. Meanwhile, a GTA family is at the center of an alleged low-rent sex trafficking empire, with further investigations underway to uncover the extent of their involvement.
