CRIME SCENE: Cops hunt suspect after hate-motivated incident on subway

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Toronto Police say they’re investigating a hate crime on the city’s subway system after a thug uttered derogatory comments and spat on another rider.

“The suspect exited the train at Wellesley Station, walking eastbound on Wellesley St.,” said a release.

Police said Monday that the crime was unprovoked and happened around 12:40 a.m. on June 16.

Police released an image of their suspect, who was about 30 years old, 5-foot-10, and had a medium build.

Man allegedly contacted victim, contrary to court order

Police have charged a man after he allegedly failed to comply with a release order by contacting a victim on several occasions.

Police said officers responded Monday, at around 12:30 a.m., after receiving a call about a man who allegedly breached his release order in the Danforth-Woodbine Aves. area.

“The suspect contacted the victim on several occasions,” police alleged. “The suspect is on conditions to not contact the victim.”

Abdullah Al Mamun, 23, of Toronto, was arrested Monday and charged with 12 counts of failing to comply with a release order, according to police.

Hamilton man accused of armed robbery

A 21-year-old Hamilton man who was already subject to release conditions is facing a robbery charge after a convenience store heist in the city’s East Mountain area.

Hamilton Police said the arrest followed an armed robbery early Wednesday morning at a store on Fennell Ave. E., near Upper Ottawa St., in which a lone bandit allegedly entered the business with a concealed firearm and demanded cash from an employee before fleeing.

No physical injuries were reported to police.

Lachlan Rabut is charged with robbery with a firearm and failure to comply with a release order.

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