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The stabbing occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday morning

Published Mar 02, 2026  •  3 minute read

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Assault suspectToronto police are seeking this male suspect after a stabbing on Friday night at Danforth and Carlaw Photo by TPSArticle content

Toronto Police are requesting the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in a stabbing investigation.

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Cops say on Saturday around 2:30 a.m., they responded to a call in the Danforth Avenue and Carlaw Avenue area after it was reported the victim was approached by a male suspect and after the two had a brief fight the victim was stabbed.

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It’s further reported the victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the suspect was last seen fleeing on foot northbound along Carlaw Ave.

The suspect is described as about 30-years-old, standing 6’0 tall, with a medium build, black hair tied in a top bun and a short black beard.

He was last seen wearing a black winter jacket, black jeans, black sneakers, black satchel, grey scarf, and glasses.

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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HAMILTON BREAK-INS

Hamilton Police are thanking the public for their help after information was shared last week regarding a suspect involved in residential break-ins on the east mountain.

On Friday, police received information that led officers to locate and arrest the suspect without incident.

As a result Jose De Guzman, 46, of Brampton, was charged with two counts each of break and enter to commit theft and failing to comply with probation.

At the time of his arrest, De Guzman was not known to Hamilton Police.

Investigators also recovered property believed to be stolen and photos of these items are being released in an effort to identify and return them to their rightful owners.

Loot from Hamilton break-ins Hamilton police have charged a Toronto man in a series of East Mountain residential break-ins and released photos of the objects taken in an attempt to return them to their owners. (HP) Photo by Hamilton Police

Anyone who recognizes the property or believes it may belong to them is asked to contact investigators.

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Loot from Hamilton break-ins Hamilton Police have charged a Toronto man after a series of break-ins on East Mountain and have released photos of the objects taken in an attempt to return them to their owners. (HP) Photo by HP

The investigation into these and other break and enter incidents within the division remains ongoing.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Det. Stephanie Cunliffe or Det. Staff Sgt. Steve Bereziuk at 905-546-3851, or by email at CID30@hamiltonpolice.ca.

For those who wish to provide information anonymously, please consider reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at Crime Stoppers Hamilton’s Website.
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OAKVILLE ATTEMPTED ROBBERY: Halton Police have charged one 18-year-old and three youths – aged 15 and 14 – all from Toronto following an attempted jewelry store robbery in Oakville.

Police say last Friday around 6 p.m. four male suspects entered the Oakville Place Mall at 240 Leighland Avenue where they were observed wearing dark coloured clothing, masks and gloves.

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Believing a robbery was about to take place security intercepted the suspects who quickly left the mall without incident.

Halton cops responded and located the suspects on foot a short distance away where they were found in possession of break in instruments (hammers) disguises and a machete.

Phoenix Cottle, 18, and the two 15-year-old males and a 14-year-old male have all been charged with robbery, disguise with intent, possession of break in instruments and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Cottle also faces charges of obstruct peace officer and the 14-year-old also faces charges of carry a concealed weapon.

There were no reported injuries to security or mall patrons.

The investigation is ongoing however investigators do not believe the accused are involved in recent Burlington jewelry store smash and grab robberies.

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Anyone with information regarding this investigation, including anyone who may have security or dash cam video from the area around the time of the offence, is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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PICKERING ASSAULT: A 35-year-old Toronto man has been charged after allegedly brandishing a knife and making threats at a restaurant in Pickering.

Durham cops say on Saturday, around 2:50 a.m., they responded to a fight call at the Moxies Restaurant located at 1815 Liverpool Road.

Police say two males were involved in a fight inside of the restaurant when one of the males allegedly brandished a knife and swung it toward the victim.

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Cops say the suspect also made threats toward employees.

Officers arrived on the scene and the suspect was taken into custody and a search revealed a knife in his possession.

The victim and employees did not suffer any physical injuries.

Andrew Antoine Bonito has been charged with assault with a weapon and two counts of uttering threats.

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Const. Welsh-Battiste of West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1901.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.

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