News Release
Suspect Sought in Aggravated Assault Investigation,
Dufferin Street and Eglinton Avenue West area,
Images Released
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance identifying a suspect in an Aggravated Assault investigation.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 11:54 a.m., police responded to a call for an Assault Just Occurred in the Dufferin Street and Eglinton Avenue West area.
It is reported that:
- the victim was on a TTC bus traveling westbound on Eglinton Avenue West
- the suspect boarded the same bus at Dufferin Street and sat behind the victim
- the suspect assaulted the victim unprovoked
- the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries
- the suspect fled the area
The suspect is described as 35-45 years-old, with a goatee and beard. He was wearing a black head covering, a black jacket, dark-coloured pants and white shoes with maple leaves on them.
Images have been released.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1300.
