Suspect sought in unprovoked assault, robbery in Toronto’s east end: police

Toronto police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery and assault near Dundas Street and Broadview Avenue. (Toronto Police Service)

Toronto police say they are searching for a suspect in an unprovoked assault and robbery in the city’s east end last week.

According to investigators, a victim was unloading their vehicle in the area of Dundas Street East and Broadview Avenue shortly before 5 p.m. on June 12 when they were approached by a man.

The man, police said, attacked the victim in an unprovoked assault and proceeded to steal their property before fleeing the area.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect has been described as between 25 and 30 years old, about six feet tall, and weighs between 180 and 190 pounds with a thin build. He was wearing all black clothing at the time

Images of the suspect have now been released by police.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).