Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025

Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect following an unprovoked assault in the City of Vaughan.

Just after 6 p.m., on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, police attended a plaza parking lot in the area of Mable Smith Way and Interchange Way for a report of an assault. Two victims were walking when an unknown male approached them from behind, grabbed one of the victims and assaulted them with a sharp object before fleeing.

The victim was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Suspect:

Male, light complexionLate 30’s to early 40’sApproximately 5’10” to 6’ with a medium to heavy buildDark facial hairDark-coloured hairLast seen wearing a blue and green plaid jacket and dark pants

Suspect vehicle:

Investigators are appealing to any witnesses or anyone who may have dashcam footage of the area around the time of the incident, to please come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7441. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.

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Prepared by:   Constable Kevin Nebrija
                      25-418250
                      December 31, 2025