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Toronto police searching for suspect in alleged cruise assault

Security camera footage shows a suspect wanted in connection with an investigation into an assault on a party boat that took place on Sept. 3, 2017. Toronto Police Service

Toronto Police are asking for the public’s assistance locating a suspect wanted in connection with an ongoing assault investigation.

Police say the suspect was on a party boat cruise in the area of Cherry Street and Commissioners Street on Sept. 3, 2017.

An altercation occurred on the boat between the suspect and another man, who he did not know.

A fight broke out, which resulted in one man being punched in the face, leaving him with serious injuries.

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The suspect eventually fled the scene.

He is described as heavyset with an olive complexion.

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He was last seen wearing a light-coloured baseball cap. dark jeans, a dark sweater with white horizontal stripes and a large gold chain.

The suspect also has a tattoo of a cross on the top of his left hand, in between his thumb and index finger.

Anyone with information on this investigation is being asked to contact police or call Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

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