Suspect Sought in a Brampton Aggravated Assault Investigation
Region of Peel – Officers from 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect wanted in connection with an aggravated assault that occurred in Brampton.
On Friday, May 22, at approx. 5:15 p.m., officers responded to an assault in the area of Rutherford Road and Steeles Avenue in Brampton. The suspect and victim were both passengers on a public transit bus when the suspect allegedly attacked the victim without provocation. During the altercation, the suspect struck the victim numerous times.
The suspect also knocked the victim’s phone out of their hand as well as their glasses off their face, causing damage to both the phone and glasses.
The victim sustained serious injuries to their head and face.
The suspect fled the area on a bicycle with red pedals, a red-and-black seat, and a blue-and-red frame. He was last seen travelling eastbound on Steeles Avenue.
The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5'10" and 170 lbs., wearing a blue baseball cap, a black bandana around his neck, a yellow and navy jacket, blue jeans, dark-coloured shoes, and a red, yellow, and blue backpack.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to contact investigators with 21 Division CIB at 905-453-2121, ext. 2133.
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