News Release

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance identifying a suspect wanted in a Sexual Assault investigation.

On Friday, October 9, 2026, police responded to a call for a Sexual Assault in the Eglinton Avenue East and Yonge Street area.

It is reported that:

• the suspect approached the victim on a public roadway and requested assistance in locating an address
• during the interaction, the suspect engaged the victim in conversation and represented himself as a Spiritual Holistic Healer
• the suspect arranged to perform a reading 
• the suspect proceeded to conduct the service
• during the course of the service, the suspect sexually assaulted the victim

The suspect is described as approximately 50-60 years old, with a medium build, long black/grey hair in a black dew rag, and a full beard. He was last seen wearing a multi-colour long sleeve shirt, a brown jacket, blue jeans, and black dress shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300.

A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault or get support in the community, please visit YourChoice.to.