Trio of sexual assaults near York University, Toronto, Oct-Dec 2018

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Police investigate trio of sexual assaults near York University - CityNews Toronto

"On December 19, a 22-year-old woman was walking on a path near Fountainhead Park in the area of Finch Avenue West and Sentinel Road around 9:30 p.m. when she was grabbed from behind by an unknown man who held a knife to her throat and sexually assaulted her.

Police say the woman managed to break free and and run for help.

Two other similar incidents have also been reported to police, the first on October 24 in the Murray Ross Parkway and Sentinel Road area and the second on October 31 in the Cook Road and Sentinel Road area. In each case, women in their 20’s were approached from behind by an unknown man and sexually assaulted."

 

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Police issue safety alert after sexual assaults reported near trail in North York
"The male suspect is described as black, between 20 and 25 years of age, five feet nine inches to five feet 10 inches tall, with a slim build, clean shaven, with short black hair and thick lips. He was wearing glasses, a hooded top or jacket and dark clothing.

Police released a composite sketch of the man on Nov. 3".

Toronto police have released this composite sketch of a man wanted in connection to a sexual assault that happened near York University on October 24.

"Police said a 22-year-old woman was approached from behind by a man who held a knife to her throat, threatened her and was subsequently sexually assaulted."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS."

 

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‘We have a predator on the loose:’ Police on 6 assaults near York University
"Toronto police are warning of a ‘predator’ who is using escalating levels of sexual violence against women walking alone south of York University, saying they can now link six separate incidents to the suspect — with two occurring last night."

"Last night, Sinopoli said, the suspect struck twice in 15 minutes.

At about 9:10 p.m. Thursday, a 30 year-old woman was leaving Finch West station along Four Winds Drive when she was knocked to the ground unconscious.

As she came to, Sinopoli said she was dragged to a secluded area and sexually assaulted and robbed of her phone. She struggled and was later able to break free.

Fifteen minutes later, a 20-year-old woman was in the area of 31 Four Winds Drive when she noticed a man loitering nearby.

She said the man followed her, made a demand for her phone and then sexually assaulted her."
“We have a predator on the loose who is attacking women from behind and I don’t know what his motive is considering some of these incidents start with a robbery and end with a sexual assault or vice-versa,” Sinopoli said."
"Sinopoli said women walking anywhere in the city at night should walk in pairs and remain vigilant."
"Sinopoli cautioned the assaults taking place in North York could happen anywhere in the city."

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Man arrested after sex assaults, robbery near York University - CityNews Toronto
"Police said they arrested a suspect on Friday, after holding a news conference about the case. They have not yet released his name or information about the charges."

 

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Man arrested in York University sex assaults, robberies faces 13 charges - CityNews Toronto

Inzaghi Regis, 20, is facing 13 charges in connection with several alleged sexual assaults and robberies near York University.