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Toronto cops seek suspected cell phone thief in summer gun threat

"He is believed to be armed, violent, and dangerous": Investigators

Toronto cops are on the hunt for a man who threatened another person four months ago this past summer with a gun, but was disarmed during a struggle.
Toronto cops are on the hunt for a man who threatened another person four months ago this past summer with a gun, but was disarmed during a struggle. Photo by Handout /Toronto Police Services

Toronto cops are on the hunt for a man who threatened another person four months ago this past summer with a gun, but was disarmed during a struggle.

The incident happened in the area around Dundas Street West and Dovercourt Road last July 30 at about 12:50 a.m.

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That’s when officers responded to calls about a person with a gun.

According to police, the suspect had previously stolen a cell phone belonging to a victim.

When the victim confronted the man, the man is alleged to have pointed a firearm at the victim from inside a satchel.

“The victim disarmed the man during a physical struggle,” police said in a statement.

The man then fled the area on foot going east on Dundas St. West.

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man whose photo they just released Saturday.

He is described as 5’7“ to 5’8”, with a slim build, long brown braided hair, beard, and several tattoos including the outline of the “Playboy bunny” logo on the left neck area.

He was was wearing a white t-shirt, dark blue ripped jeans, white low-top ‘Nike’ shoes, and a black cross-body satchel.

“If located, do not approach call 9-1-1 immediately. He is believed to be armed, violent, and dangerous,” police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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