Toronto police are requesting public assistance to identify a male suspect in a sexual assault that occurred on April 18 in the York University Heights area of North York.
Officers responded to a call near Finch Avenue West and Keele Street around noon. The suspect, described as a 5‑foot‑9 male with a medium build and short brown hair, approached the victim from behind and committed the assault before fleeing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Toronto Police at 416‑808‑3100 or Crime Stoppers at 416‑222‑8477.
A male e‑scooter rider died following a collision with a vehicle on Wednesday night in the Port Lands.
Police responded to the crash at 7:42 p.m. near Leslie Street and Unwin Avenue. The rider was transported to hospital with life‑threatening injuries and was later pronounced dead; the driver remained at the scene.
The Leslie‑Unwin intersection was closed, and motorists were advised to expect delays.
Toronto police announced that a 22‑year‑old man accused of a recent home burglary in Scarborough has turned himself in.
The suspect, identified as Hakeem Sobers, was sought after a break‑and‑enter reported around 3 p.m. on Thursday in the Kennedy‑Ellesmere Road area, during which several items were stolen before the homeowner confronted the intruder.
Sobers surrendered at 41 Division on Monday and now faces two counts each of break‑and‑enter and attempted break‑and‑enter. Anyone with further information should contact police or Crime Stoppers at 416‑222‑8477.
Hamilton police are investigating an arson that caused more than $1 million in damage at Christie Lake Conservation Area.
Firefighters responded to a structure fire early Wednesday morning near Highway 5 in Flamborough. Investigators determined the blaze was deliberately set, destroying two pavilions.
The police department is seeking tips from the public and can be reached at 905‑546‑8963 or through Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477.
