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Police search for man who reportedly assaulted someone on Toronto bus

A Toronto police logo is seen on the side of a vehicle in this file photo. Isaac Callan/Global News

Police in Toronto are looking for a man who allegedly assaulted and robbed someone on board a Toronto bus.

Toronto police said the incident took place on April 12 around 9 p.m. in the area of Martin Grove Road and Porterfield Road.

Police said a man got onto the bus and “without provocation” struck a man in the face multiple times. During the struggle that followed, police said the man’s bag fell to the floor.

“The suspect took the passenger’s bag, resulting in the bus driver stopping the bus,” police said.

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The suspect, who fled the scene, is thought to be in his 40s. Police said he is around five-feet, 11-inches tall and around 180 pounds. He had a grey beard.

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Police said he was last seen wearing a red t-shirt, black shorts and black shoes.

Police say this man is wanted in an assault investigation. TPS

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