Toronto Police Service
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News Release
Man Arrested in an Assault Investigation, Yonge Street and Dundas Street area, Image Released
Broadcast time: 08:55 AM
Date: Monday, Jul 08, 2024
Unit: 52 Division
Case #: 2024-1461220
The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made in an Assault investigation.
On Thursday, July 4, 2024, at approximately 8 p.m., police responded to a call for an assault in progress in the Yonge Street and Dundas Street West area.
It is alleged that:
the victim was walking northbound on the east side of Yonge Street, just south of Dundas Street East
the suspect was walking northbound along the west side of Yonge Street
unprovoked, the suspect approached the victim and placed her in a chokehold from behind
the suspect then pulled the victim to the ground, assaulting her before bystanders intervened
the suspect fled the scene but was arrested a short time later by officers
Robert Cater, 40, of Toronto was arrested and charged with:
Assault
Assault/Choking
He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Friday, July 5, 2024. at 10 a.m., in courtroom 301.
Investigators believe there may be more victims.
An image of the suspect has been released.
Anyone wishing to report a similar interaction with the suspect is encouraged to contact 52 Division investigators.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
Constable Laurie McCann for Detective Constable Julian Irani
Images for this release are available on our website.
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