The Toronto Police Service would like to update the public in regards to an ongoing theft under $5000 and assault investigation.
On Monday, November 13, 2017, at approximately 3:50 p.m., police received a call for a theft and assault in the Victoria Park Avenue and Lawrence Avenue East area area.
It is reported that:
- a man entered a store inquiring about purchasing a Nintendo Switch gaming console
- while speaking to the cashier, he attempted to take the console and run out of the store
- the cashier attempted to stop the man and he punched her, knocking her to the ground
- he was seen running in the parking lot possibly towards the bus stop
He is described as 25-35 years old, 6', with a skinny build, wearing a black jacket with a poppy, black pants, black Adidas shoes and a black toque.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
On Monday, November 13, 2017, at approximately 3:50 p.m., police received a call for a theft and assault in the Victoria Park Avenue and Lawrence Avenue East area area.
It is reported that:
- a man entered a store inquiring about purchasing a Nintendo Switch gaming console
- while speaking to the cashier, he attempted to take the console and run out of the store
- the cashier attempted to stop the man and he punched her, knocking her to the ground
- he was seen running in the parking lot possibly towards the bus stop
He is described as 25-35 years old, 6', with a skinny build, wearing a black jacket with a poppy, black pants, black Adidas shoes and a black toque.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.