Toronto cops seek suspect linked to downtown sexual assault

Published Jul 22, 2025 • Last updated 21 minutes ago • 1 minute read

Toronto Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying this man after a female victim was sexually assaulted in the Fashion District. Photo by Toronto Police

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying an alleged attacker who’s accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the Fashion District.

Toronto Police said they responded to a sexual assault call after an incident June 10 at about 2 a.m. in the King-Portland Sts. area, where the victim was at a “licensed establishment” with friends.

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Police alleged the suspect, who was recorded on surveillance footage, followed the victim into a washroom and sexually assaulted her.

Police urged anyone with information to call 416-808-7474.

MAN ACCUSED OF HATE-MOTIVATED MISCHIEF

A 53-year-old Toronto man is charged with mischief after an alleged hate-motivated incident last week at a North York cafe.

Toronto Police said they responded to a dispute Friday at about 8:30 p.m. in the Yonge St.-Sheppard Ave. W. area, where a suspect entered a cafe and began interrupting patrons on the patio.

The suspect allegedly asked about the owner’s ethnicity before making derogatory comments toward the staff. He argued with staff after refusing a request to leave the restaurant, said police..

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Jason Stevens surrendered to police Saturday and was charged with mischief (inteferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property.)

“This investigation is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence,” Const. Laurie McCann said.

PORT PERRY MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD SEX OFFENCES

A 47-year-old Port Perry man is facing a slew of child sex offences linked to social media platforms.

Toronto Police said that between April 2 and July 15, the suspect operated on several different social media platforms under the names of “Johnny Cage” or “Johnny Styles” and allegedly tried to lure children under the age of 16.

Joel Banbury was arrested July 15 and charged with invitation to sexual touching, attempted sexual assault, and other offences.