Two men sought for alleged assault, robbery attempt on TTC bus

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Two men are sought for allegedly assaulting a person on a TTC bus and trying to steal his cellphone last month.

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And Toronto Police are seeking the public’s help to identify two suspects.

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Police say, on Jan. 31 at approximately 1 a.m., officers responded to a call for a robbery in the Steeles Ave. E. and Don Mills Rd. area.

Cops report that two men followed the victim onto a TTC bus, approached him and assaulted him.

The assailants also attempted to steal the victim’s cellphone, cops allege.

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The two men then exited the bus and fled the scene on foot.

The victim suffered minor injuries.

Investigators have now released images of two unidentified men believed to be suspects in the assault.

The first suspect is described as 25 to 30 years old, 6-foot-2, approximately 220 pounds with a stocky build. He was wearing a black hooded sweater, grey cargo pants, a black ski mask, tan-coloured boots, and carrying a black bag.

The second suspect is described as 5-foot-9, approximately 160 pounds with a medium build and “chin strap” facial hair. He was wearing a black “Moose Knuckle” jacket, black pants, black shoes, and carrying a brown paper shopping bag.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3300 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or online at 222tips.com.

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