CRIME SCENE: Man wanted for assaulting teenager in West End

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Investigators need help identifying a man wanted in connection with an attack in the city’s west side on Wednesday.

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Toronto Police say officers responded to a call in the area of ​​Lansdowne Ave. and Bloor St. W. around 3:30 p.m., after a man was reported to have asked the teenager to take pictures of them and then directed the victim to the back yard. .

The victim felt uncomfortable and tried to leave but was attacked by the man, police said in a statement released Friday, adding that the young man suffered minor injuries but managed to escape.

Investigators have released an image of the suspect in hopes that someone will recognize him and come forward.

The suspect appears to be 25 to 30 years old, 5-foot-10, with a thin build, short black hair and a scraggly beard. He was wearing a black jacket and dark sweatpants.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-1100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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TWO SHOOTINGS UNDER INVESTIGATION IN HAMILTON

Hamilton police are investigating two shootings in Steeltown, the 55th and 56th shootings in the city in 2024.

On Thursday, police say that during an unrelated investigation, they found evidence of a firearm that had been discharged on Bruce Trail in Dundas, near Old Guelph Road. and Hwy. 6.

In another incident, police were called to 288 Grays Rd at approximately 8:00 p.m. Thursday. after a tenant found a bullet lodged in his window frame and his television was damaged by the bullet.

The tenant was not home at the time of the shooting, and the investigation led to a neighbor’s apartment.

Both incidents are under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-546-4883 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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21-YEAR-OLD OAKVILLE MAN ACCUSED OF CHILD LUCK

A 21-year-old Oakville man has been charged following a child luring investigation that began in September.

Halton Regional Police say investigators identified the suspect and arrested him on October 18.

Patrick McCash is charged with two counts of sexual assault, two counts of sexual interference and one count of enticing a child.

Investigators are concerned about the possibility of other alleged victims, which is why photos of the accused have been released.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Child Abuse and Sexual Abuse Unit at 905-825-4777, ext. 8970 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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26-YEAR-OLD MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT IN NORTH YORK

A 26-year-old man is accused of sexually assaulting him in North York last weekend.

Toronto Police say officers responded to a call in the area of ​​Ranee Ave. and Allen Rd. – south of Hwy. 401 – about 10:35 p.m. on October 20.

The victim was reportedly walking on Ranee Ave. when a man approached asking for directions.

Police say the victim crossed the street to avoid contact with the man, who then also crossed the street and continued to follow the victim.

The victim tried to run to avoid the man, who proceeded to grab her by the hair and arms and drag her between two homes before a witness intervened and the suspect fled the area, police said.

Subsequently, investigators identified the suspect and arrested him on Wednesday.

Derek Baptiste, 26, of Toronto, is charged with sexual assault and probation violation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.222tips.com.

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