Suspect sought for violent attack and robbery in East Toronto
In the east end of Toronto, the police are actively searching for a man named David Ouimette in connection with a robbery that occurred on August 15 at around 11:30 PM near Gerrard Street East and Woodfield Road.
The suspect, David Ouimette, a 42-year-old man of no fixed address, is wanted for robbery and two counts of breach of probation. According to the police, Ouimette is alleged to have assaulted the victim without provocation, resulting in serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
Toronto police have issued a statement regarding the incident, confirming that Ouimette is the suspected individual in the case. The man is described as five-foot-eleven, with a heavy build, weighing approximately 200 pounds, having brown hair, brown eyes, and a beard.
The incident occurred in the area of Gerrard Street East and Woodfield Road. It is reported that the suspect engaged the victim in a brief conversation before the assault and allegedly stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the victim. Following the theft, the suspect fled the area.
The victim's identity has been made public in the investigation, but no additional details about the victim have been released. Investigators are actively searching for Ouimette in connection with the incident.
Anyone with information about Ouimette or the incident is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers anonymously. The search for the suspect continues to be an active police operation. The charges against Ouimette have not been tested in court.
No further details about the victim or the suspect have been released at this time. The public is reminded to exercise caution and to contact the police if they have any information that could aid in the investigation.
