Toronto police have released images of a man officers are looking to identify after a crossing guard was allegedly assaulted last week.
Police said that at around 3:20 p.m., a crossing guard was working at the intersection of Queen Street East and Boulton Avenue, just east of Broadview Avenue.
A man reportedly approached the crossing guard, got into a conversation and then made a derogatory comment.
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The man allegedly assaulted the crossing guard before walking away.
The man is described as six feet tall, 175 pounds, 30 to 40 years old with short brown hair and a short beard. Police said he was wearing sunglasses, a dark grey jacket, a black shirt, black pants, and white and black running shoes. He was also holding a plastic bag.
Anyone with information on his identity is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.
Police requesting public's assistance in assault investigation, Queen Street East and Boulton Avenue area, Images Released https://t.co/eCaBM4jZF9
— Toronto Police (@TorontoPolice) October 13, 2021