Updated: November 17, 2025 at 2:56PM EST
Published: November 17, 2025 at 2:32PM EST
An individual was found with multiple stab wounds following a reported altercation at a North York plaza on Monday afternoon, police say.
It happened at around 1:30 p.m. near Dufferin Street and Ranee Avenue, which is just south of Highway 401.
The victim sustained serious, non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a trauma centre.
Police say that the suspect fled the scene in a red van and remains outstanding. Police tape is visible in the parking lot of the plaza as part of the investigation.
The suspect is described by police as a Black male, in his mid 20’s, who is approximately five-foot-nine with his hair in braids. He was last seen wearing a black coat and black pants.
Police have not provided any information about the severity of the victim’s injuries.
STABBING:
Dufferin St & Ranee Ave
1:36pm
– reports of an altercation taking place
– victim located with stab wounds
– suspect fled in a red van
– suspect described as m/b, 25 years old, 5’9, hair in braids, black coat, black pants
– anyone with info call 416-808-2222#GO2409142…
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) November 17, 2025