MAN SOUGHT for allegedly stabbing woman on downtown bus. Toronto Police photos.
A woman minding her own business was brutally stabbed on a downtown bus, police say.
Toronto Police are hot on the trail of a man who is sought for allegedly stabbing a woman on a TTC bus early in the morning of January 8.
Police said the brutal attack took place around 9:45 a.m. on board a TTC bus heading east on Queen Street W., near the Tecumseth Street area.
THE WOMAN is lucky to be alive after suffering stab wounds.
“It is reported that a 32-year-old woman was sitting on a bus,” according to a police press release. “A man sat behind her. He produced a knife and stabbed her.”
Police said the suspect fled the area.
“This was an unprovoked attack,” police said. “The woman was treated for her injuries in hospital and later released.”
The suspect is described as 5’9″-6’0″, with a thin build, brown or light tanned complexion, short dark hair, thick dark eyebrows and is unshaven.
He was wearing a black winter jacket, red ‘Champion’ sweater, long white t-shirt, beige pants, and black sneakers with a white sole. He was carrying a black backpack.
He is believed to be armed, violent, and dangerous. If located, do not approach. Call 9-1-1 immediately.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).