Toronto police release videos of suspect who allegedly bumped into stranger, stabbed them
Toronto police have released videos of a suspect who allegedly stabbed a stranger he bumped into in the city’s Mount Dennis neighbourhood earlier this week.
Officers received a call for an assault in the area of Weston Road and Eglinton Avenue West shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Monday.
After bumping into the victim, the suspect allegedly brandished a knife and stabbed them.
Police said the victim, who did not know the suspect, fled to a place of safety suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.
On Wednesday, police posted three videos of the suspect, including one showing him exiting an apartment building. In the two other videos, the suspect is seen walking into a back alley lane.
He is described as being in his 20s, five-foot-six, with a slim build and slim face.
Police ask anyone with information about the suspect to contact them at 416-808-1200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or www.222tips.com.
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