Whitby teen stabbed with a machete; Brampton bus sex assault suspect sought
· Toronto Sun
A night at the movies turned violent after a 15-year-old boy was allegedly attacked with a machete and robbed of his jacket and cash at a Whitby theatre.
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Durham Regional Police say officers were called to Landmark Cinemas at 75 Consumers Dr. around 12:40 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, after reports of an armed person.
They arrived to find the teen suffering from a serious cut to his arm.
Investigators allege the boy had gone to the theatre to meet a girl he knew through social media when he was approached by a group of youths who demanded his jacket.
When he refused to hand over his belongings, one of the suspects allegedly pulled out a machete and struck him in the arm. The group then assaulted the teen before taking his jacket and cash.
Police and paramedics treated the victim at the scene before he was taken to a local hospital. His injuries were considered non-life-threatening.
Investigators have identified four youths believed to be involved: A 15-year-old boy from Oshawa, a 17-year-old boy from Pickering, a 13-year-old girl from Oshawa and an unidentified male.
Arrest warrants have been issued for two of the four suspects. Police believe the incident was isolated, but the investigation continues.
Anyone with information, cell phone footage, dashcam video or surveillance footage is asked to contact Detective Cst. Boodhoo of the Central West Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 1805.
Man sought after 2 alleged sexual assaults on Brampton transit buses
Peel Regional Police are looking for a man accused of sexually assaulting two passengers, including a youth, on Brampton Transit Züm buses.
Investigators believe the same suspect was involved in both incidents, which were reported between Oct. 1 and Oct. 15.
Police allege the man boarded a 511C bus at Humber College Terminal between approximately 4:20 p.m. and 5:11 p.m. in each case. He allegedly sat near the victims and subjected them to unwanted sexual touching during the trip to Brampton Gateway Terminal at 501 Main St. S.
The suspect is described as being in his early 20s to early 30s, about 5-foot-10 to 5-foot-11, with a thin build, a moustache and a black beard. He has long black hair, possibly tied in a bun.
At the time of the incidents, he was reportedly wearing a black baseball cap, sage-green hoodie, blue jeans and beige running shoes. He was also carrying a blue Under Armour backpack.
Police are asking anyone who recognizes the man, has information about the alleged assaults or may have had contact with him to call the Special Victims Unit at 905-453-2121, ext. 3460.
Toronto man arrested in home invasion and stabbing case
A Toronto man has been arrested in connection with a home invasion and stabbing investigation in the Kennedy Rd. and Ellesmere Rd. area, months after the violent incident.
Toronto police say Ricardo Gonzales Romero, 22, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 22, and charged with failing to comply with a release order, mischief/tampering with property and failing to attend court.
The charges are separate from the violent allegations at the centre of the investigation.
Police were called to a stabbing around 11:27 p.m. on Jan. 22. According to investigators, two men knocked on a victim’s door and forced their way inside when it was answered.
The suspects allegedly assaulted the first victim while demanding cash, then stole an undisclosed amount of money.
The situation escalated when a second victim appeared. One of the suspects allegedly produced a knife and stabbed the second victim in the stomach before both men fled.
Police had previously announced two arrests and charges in connection with the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto police at 416-808-2510.