Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an assault investigation in Toronto.
In a press release, Toronto police said on Feb. 17, just after 11:30 a.m., officers received a report of an assault on the platform of the Main Street subway station.
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Police said a man threw an unknown liquid in a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) conductor’s face “without any provocation.”
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According to police, the man was last seen walking on the eastbound platform.
Police are searching for an 18-year-old man standing five feet seven inches tall with a slim build.
Officers said he was seen wearing a black or navy hoodie, black pants, black shoes and a blue face mask and was carrying a black Nike backpack and a Nike water bottle.
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According to police, the TTC conductor was not injured as a result of the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
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