Seeking Suspect After Two Women Assaulted on GO Trains
Police are looking to identify a suspect involved in two separate assaults on the GO Train Monday evening.
On Monday, November 11, 2024 at approximately 7:40 p.m., members of West Division responded to Pickering GO Station located at 1322 Bayly Street, in Pickering for an assault. A female was travelling on the 6:50 p.m. eastbound train from Union Station when she was assaulted by the suspect. The suspect struck the victim in the face multiple times and then exited the train. The victim sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where her injuries were assessed and upgraded to serious.
Two hours later, at approximately 9:20 p.m., members of West Division responded to a second assault at Pickering GO Station. A female was travelling on the 8:20 p.m. eastbound train from Union Station when she was assaulted by the suspect. The victim was able to get to an adjacent cab where a group of citizens waited with the victim for police at Pickering Station. The victim sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
Police believe the same suspect is involved in both incidents and are appealing for the public’s assistance in identifying him.
The suspect is described as: male, Black, 25-30 years old, medium build, short braided hair, wearing a black and white sweater with the Toronto Raptors logo on the front and right arm, black and grey pants, white and black shoes.
A photo of the suspect can be viewed at www.drps.ca
Anyone with new information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. McCubbin of West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3828.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.
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