Police seek assistance identifying woman wanted in Assault With A Weapon investigation, Bloor Street West and Jane Street, Security camera images released

The Toronto Police Service would like to advise the public of an Assault with a Weapon investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Saturday, October 31, 2015, at approximately 3:15 p.m., a three-year-old boy and his father attended the Humber Cinemas Theatre at 2442 Bloor Street West

- they were in line purchasing tickets

- an unknown woman approached the boy and sprayed an unknown burning substance on the boy's neck and ears

- the unknown woman immediately left the theatre

- the unknown woman was last seen walking eastbound on Bloor Street West

- the boy was taken to hospital with minor burns

The woman is described as black and middle-aged. She was wearing a purple dress, black shoes, black coat with writing on the back, brown scarf and a brown hat. She was holding a FRESHCO reusable shopping bag.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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