The Toronto Police Service requests the public's assistance identifying a woman in a hate-motivated assault and mischief investigation.
On Saturday, November 14, 2020, at approximately 11:30 a.m., officers responded to a call for an assault in the Yonge-Dundas Square area.
It is reported that:
- a 48-year-old man and his friend were in the area
- they were approached by an unknown woman
- she yelled at the 48-year-old man and punched him in the head a number of times
- she then grabbed a religious item from his hands causing it to fall and break
She is described 5’7", 120 lbs., with long dark hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a green winter jacket, black tights, a black sweater, and a maroon toque.
Investigators have been working to establish the identity of the woman pictured and are hoping someone recognizes her.
Anyone with information about the incident, or the woman pictured, is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.
When suspected hate-motivated offences are reported to police, the investigation will be led by a divisional investigator. The Hate Crime Unit will be made aware and specialized officers from that unit will support the investigation as needed.
If it is alleged a criminal offence was committed (such as assault or mischief) and it is believed to have been motivated by bias, prejudice or hate, the officer-in-charge will consult with the Crown. If a person is charged and convicted of the offence, the Judge will take into consideration hate as an aggravating factor when imposing a sentence.
Wilful promotion of hatred and advocating genocide are hate propaganda (hate speech) offences which require the Attorney General’s consent. Members of the Hate Crime Unit will provide assistance and support to the divisional investigators in seeking the Attorney General’s consent to lay these charges, if applicable. These charges are often laid at a later time.
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On Saturday, November 14, 2020, at approximately 11:30 a.m., officers responded to a call for an assault in the Yonge-Dundas Square area.
It is reported that:
- a 48-year-old man and his friend were in the area
- they were approached by an unknown woman
- she yelled at the 48-year-old man and punched him in the head a number of times
- she then grabbed a religious item from his hands causing it to fall and break
She is described 5’7", 120 lbs., with long dark hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a green winter jacket, black tights, a black sweater, and a maroon toque.
Investigators have been working to establish the identity of the woman pictured and are hoping someone recognizes her.
Anyone with information about the incident, or the woman pictured, is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.
When suspected hate-motivated offences are reported to police, the investigation will be led by a divisional investigator. The Hate Crime Unit will be made aware and specialized officers from that unit will support the investigation as needed.
If it is alleged a criminal offence was committed (such as assault or mischief) and it is believed to have been motivated by bias, prejudice or hate, the officer-in-charge will consult with the Crown. If a person is charged and convicted of the offence, the Judge will take into consideration hate as an aggravating factor when imposing a sentence.
Wilful promotion of hatred and advocating genocide are hate propaganda (hate speech) offences which require the Attorney General’s consent. Members of the Hate Crime Unit will provide assistance and support to the divisional investigators in seeking the Attorney General’s consent to lay these charges, if applicable. These charges are often laid at a later time.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.