Toronto police have identified a suspect wanted after a woman was allegedly assaulted by a man who chased her in a vehicle and then drove across multiple lanes of traffic to get to her in Etobicoke.
On June 15, officers responded to reports of an assault in the area of Dixon and Martin Grove roads around 7:30 p.m.
Police say a man and woman met at a park and left the area together in the man’s car.
During the trip, the man allegedly made threats and assaulted the woman, police said.
The woman ran from the car, but police said the man eventually saw her a short distance away.
The man allegedly drove across all lanes of traffic and mounted a curb while nearly hitting two pedestrians to get to her.
Police said the woman was then assaulted by him again.
On Friday, police identified a suspect in connection with the investigation.
Toronto resident Salim Salhiya, 26, is wanted for assault, assault occasioning bodily harm, uttering threats, dangerous driving and breach of probation.
Salhiya is described as six feet three inches tall, 170 pounds, with a tanned complexion, mustache and beard.
“He is believed to be hiding in the Toronto area. Anyone assisting him may face prosecution,” police said in a press release on Friday.
Police added that Salhiya is considered aggressive and dangerous and should not be approached.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2510 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
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