Suspect in Go Train Assaults Identified: Police Seeking Public's Assistance Locating Him

The suspect in two separate GO Train assaults that occurred Monday evening, has been identified, and police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating him.

The suspect has been identified as Christopher OTOO of Clarington.

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.

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 same suspect.

A photo of the suspect is attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca

Christopher OTOO, age 31 from Clarington is wanted for: Assault Cause Bodily Harm, Assault, Theft Under $5000, and Fail to Comply with Probation Order x3.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the accused or has any information about these or similar incidents 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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