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Investigators need help identifying a man wanted in connection with an attack on the city’s west side Wednesday.

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Toronto Police say officers responded to a call in the area of ​​Lansdowne Ave. and Bloor St. W. around 3:30 p.m., after a man reportedly asked a young man to take their picture and then directed the victim to a yard. .

The victim became uncomfortable and tried to leave but was assaulted by the man, police said in a statement released Friday, explaining that the young man suffered minor injuries but was able to run away.

Investigators have released images of a suspect in hopes that someone will recognize him and come forward.

The suspect is described as 25-30 years old, 5-foot-10, with a thin build, short black hair and a scruffy beard. He was wearing a black jacket and dark sweatpants.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-1100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Two shootings under investigation in Hamilton

Hamilton police are investigating two shootings in Steeltown, marking the 55th and 56th shootings in that city since 2024.

Police say Thursday that while on an unrelated investigation, they found evidence of a firearm that had been discharged on Bruce Trail in Dundas near Old Guelph Rd. and Hwy. 6.

Otherwise, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Thursday, police were called to 288 Grays Rd. after a tenant found a bullet lodged in his window frame and the television damaged by a bullet.

The tenant was not home at the time the gun was pulled, and the investigation led to a neighbor’s apartment.

Both incidents are under investigation and anyone with information should call police at 905-546-4883 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OAKVILLE MAN, 21, CHARGED WITH CHILD ABUSE

A 21-year-old Oakville man is facing charges following a child baiting investigation that began in September.

Halton Regional Police say investigators identified a suspect and arrested him on Oct. 18.

Patrick McCash is charged with two counts of sexual assault, two counts of sexual interference and one count of enticing a child.

Investigators are concerned about the possibility of other alleged victims, so a photo of the accused has been released.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 905-825-4777, ext. 8970 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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MALE, 26, CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT IN NORTH YORK

A 26-year-old man is accused of sexual assault in North York last weekend.

Toronto Police say officers responded to a call in the area of ​​Ranee Ave. and Allen Rd. – south of Hwy. 401 – around 22:35 on October 20.

A victim was reported walking on Ranee Ave. when a man approached asking for directions.

Police say the victim crossed the street to avoid contact with the man who then crossed the street and continued to follow her.

The victim tried to run to avoid the man who proceeded to grab her by the hair and arms and drag her between two houses before a witness intervened and the suspect fled the area, police said.

Investigators later identified a suspect and arrested him Wednesday.

Derek Baptiste, 26, of Toronto, is charged with sexual assault and breach of probation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or www.222tips.com.

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