Toronto Police Seek Suspect in Sexual Assault Near Jane and Lawrence

Toronto police are asking the public to help identify a suspect wanted in a sexual assault investigation in the Jane Street and Lawrence Avenue West area. Police said the reported assault happened on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at about 10 a.m.

According to police, the victim was walking in the area when the suspect approached and sexually assaulted them. Police said the victim did not sustain any physical injuries.

Police describe the suspect as approximately 25 to 35 years old, about six feet three inches tall, with a thin build and a short black beard.

He was wearing a black toque and black sunglasses, a tan button-down jacket, a black shirt and black sweatpants with a dotted design down the sides. He also wore dark sneakers and was carrying a black laptop bag, police said.

Police release additional images

Investigators have released additional images of the suspect as part of their request for help identifying him, police said in an update on Nov. 10.

Anyone with information is asked to call Toronto police at 416-808-1200. The case number provided in the police release is 2026-2259721, and the listed unit is 12 Division.

Police describe sexual assault as any form of unwanted sexual contact, including but not limited to kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration.