Man sought in Toronto sex assault; Hamilton cops investigate home, car shooting

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Toronto Police are requesting the public’s help with identifying a man sought in a sexual assault investigation.

Police say that on Sept. 14, around 7:20 p.m., the suspect attended a store in the area of Yonge St. and St. Mary St. and sexually assaulted an employee.

The man, who fled the area in an unknown direction, is described as 5-foot-10, approximately 60-70 years old, with a thin build and short grey hair.

He was last seen wearing a green jacket, a black shirt, dark blue jeans, a black hat, and brown shoes.

An image has been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200.

Hamilton police investigating early morning shooting

Hamilton Police are investigating an early Tuesday morning shooting on Hamilton’s Mountain after a residence and vehicle were hit by gunfire.

At around 4:30 a.m., police responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Atessa Dr. and Rymal Rd. East. No injuries were reported and no suspect information was released.

Anyone with information about this shooting, including residential surveillance or dash camera footage from the area around the time of the incident, is asked to contact the Hamilton Police Shooting Response Team at 905-546-4883 or by email at shootingresponseteam@hamiltonpolice.ca.

PSW charged in Ancaster fraud investigation

A 24-year-old personal support worker has been charged in connection with alleged fraudulent credit and debit card transactions involving residents of an Ancaster retirement home.

Hamilton cops say in July 2026, they received complaints involving unauthorized purchases on the credit and debit card accounts of residents at Carrington Place.

A personal support worker employed at the retirement home was identified as a suspect. It’s alleged the employee had access to residents’ credit and debit cards while working at the facility.

On Oct. 13, investigators arrested Bella Azalia Carranza Mejia of Hamilton. A subsequent search warrant was executed at her residence, resulting in the recovery of evidence related to the fraudulent purchases.

Mejia has been charged with three counts each of fraud under $5,000, use of a stolen credit card and possession of property obtained by crime.

Hamilton Police are not seeking additional victims or witnesses in relation to this investigation.

Hamilton man, 48, charged with fraud

Hamilton Police have charged a 48-year-old Hamilton man following an investigation into more than $133,000 in fraudulent Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) payments.

In March, cops received a referral from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services following an investigation into suspected fraudulent benefit claims.

The Ministry’s investigation determined that an individual had provided inaccurate information over several years, resulting in more than $133,000 in overpayments.

Following a review of the Ministry’s findings, Hamilton Police determined there were grounds to lay criminal charges.

On Thursday, police arrested and charged Steven Andrew Christou, 48, of Hamilton, with fraud over $5,000.

Anyone with information that could assist this investigation is asked to contact Detective Mark Wilson of the Hamilton Police Financial Crimes Unit at 905-546-4517 or mwilson@hamiltonpolice.ca.

Pedestrians hit by vehicle

Toronto police are seeking surveillance or dashcam footage after a personal injury collision on Monday.

Police say the incident took place Monday at about 3:03 p.m. in the area of Willowdale Ave. and Elmwood Ave.

A 67-year-old woman was reportedly driving a grey 2015 Subaru Crosstrek northbound on Willowdale Ave. while two pedestrians, a 76-year-old woman and an 8-year-old girl, were crossing Willowdale Ave. at Elmwood Ave. The pedestrians were struck by the vehicle.

Cops say both pedestrians were taken to hospital, with the 76-year-old suffering serious but non-life-threatening injuries and the 8-year-old suffering life-threatening injuries. The driver remained on scene.

The investigation is ongoing by members of Traffic Services and police are asking local residents, businesses, and drivers who may have security or dash camera footage of the area or incident to contact investigators at 416-808-1900.

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