Police are searching for this elderly man dubbed the senior citizen predator for sexually assaulting five women.
A cyclist dubbed a senior citizen predator is being sought by Toronto Police 22 Division officers for five sexual assaults in The Queensway and The West Mall area.
Police said the suspect is about 70 to 80-years-old, with short grey hair and speaks with a European accent. He makes his getaway on a grey Raleigh mountain bike and wears a red-black helmet.
Detectives said on October 24, 2023, at about 11:55 a.m., police responded to a call for a sexual assault in The Queensway and The West Mall area.
The elderly suspect makes his getaway on a gray Raleigh mountain bike.
It is reported that the suspect approached a victim, requesting to use a translator application to speak with him, police said. The suspect stood close to the victim, extending his hand for a hand shake.
“As they were shaking hands, the suspect pulled the victim in closer and sexually assaulted her,” according to a release.
Two weeks later, on November 5, 2023, at about 5:53 p.m., police responded to a call for another sexual assault this time in The Queensway and Islington Avenue area.
Residents have seen the suspect cycling around on his Raleigh in the community.
Again the suspect approached a victim, requesting to use a translator application to speak with him. The suspect stood close to the victim, extending his hand for a hand shake.
The suspect again pulled the victim closer and sexually assaulted her.
On January 9, 2024, about 7:40 p.m. the man returned to The Queensway and The West Mall area and approached three separate victims, requesting to use a translator application to speak to him.
Residents are asked to call police if they know or see the suspected assaulter.
As they were shaking hands, the suspect pulled the victims closer and sexually assaulted them. He made his escape on the bicycle.
The man is often seen wearing a black toque, black jacket and blue jeans.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
Witnesses said the man lives in the vicinity and has been seen cycling in the community.