Toronto police are looking for a suspect who allegedly choked a feminine in downtown Toronto then threatened an worker at a enterprise with a hammer.
Each incidents, which police stated occurred with out provocation, occurred within the downtown core on Dec. 24.
The primary one occurred close to Queen Road West and College Avenue.
Toronto Police Service (TPS) stated they have been known as to that space simply earlier than 5:30 p.m. after receiving reviews of a suspect who had approached a feminine on the streets and choked her.
Investigators allege at 6:50p.m. that very same day, the identical particular person attended a enterprise close to Yonge Road and Wellesley Stret East, brandished a hammer, and threatened an worker at a retailer. The suspect then stole a number of gadgets and fled the world, TPS stated.
Byron Johnson, 36, of no mounted tackle is needed for assault/choking and theft with a weapon.
He’s described as six-feet-tall and 200 kilos with black hair and brown eyes.
Johnson was final seen sporting a black winter jacket, a white sweater with the hood up, khaki pants, and white footwear, and carrying a brown backpack.
Police are advising anybody who locates this wished particular person to not method him, however as a substitute name 9/11 instantly.
Anybody with data is requested to contact TPS at 416-808-5200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
