Posted on Wednesday December 24, 2025
Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are appealing for witnesses following an unprovoked assault in the City of Vaughan.
Just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, police attended a plaza parking lot in the area of Mable Smith Way and Interchange Way for a report of an assault. Two victims were walking when an unknown male approached them from behind, grabbed one of the victims and assaulted them with a sharp object before fleeing.
The victim was transported to hospital with minor injuries.
The suspect is described as:
- Male
- Light complexion
- Late 30’s to early 40’s
- Approximately 5’10” to 6’ with a medium to heavy build
- Brown or black facial hair
- Possibly brown or black hair, or wearing a dark coloured toque
- Last seen wearing a blue and green plaid jacket and dark pants
Investigators are appealing to any witnesses or anyone who may have dashcam footage of the area around the time of the incident, to please come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7441. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable Kevin Nebrija
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December 24, 2025
