Hunt knife-wielding man allegedly broke into home, assaulted owner: Cops

Published Aug 03, 2025 • Last updated Aug 03, 2025 • 1 minute read

Toronto Police are looking for a knife-toting bandit who broke into a Danforth Village home and assaulted the dwelling's owner.

Toronto Police are looking for an alleged knife-toting bandit who broke into a Danforth Village home and assaulted the dwelling’s owner.

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Police said that officers responded around 6 p.m. on Saturday after a homeowner confronted a man who had broken into a residence in the Main St.-Danforth Ave. area.

“The suspect brandished a knife from his backpack and pointed it at the victim,” alleged a police statement. “The suspect then fled the scene prior to police arrival.”

The homeowner was assaulted, according to officers.

Police released an image of their suspect who’s described as 25-35 years old, with a muscular build, short hair and a goatee.

He’s wanted for assault with a weapon, being unlawfully in a dwellisng and weapons dangerous.

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