Police release updated image of suspect wanted in connection with violent assault and robbery on Sibley Avenue

Toronto police have released a new image of a suspect wanted in connection with an alleged robbery and assault last month in the Danforth and Sibley avenues area.

Police released the new images on the morning of Monday March 21.

Police are asking for the public’s assistance to identify the suspect.

The man is one of two suspects sought in connection with the robbery and assault that took place at 4:39 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2.

According to police, a 48-year-old man was walking north on Sibley Avenue when he was approached by two male suspects who hit him in the head with an unidentified object.

The man collapsed on to the ground and the two suspects assaulted him, police alleged. The two suspects then stole the man’s backpack, police alleged, and left the scene going north on Sibley Avenue.

One of the suspects is described as roughly 20 to 25-years-old, wearing a green Toronto Blue Jays hat, as well as a black: vest, sweater, pair of pants and pair of shoes.

Police said the suspect is considered dangerous and violent. If seen, stay away from him and call 911.

Anyone with information should contact police at 416-808-5500, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or online at https://www.222tips.com

There is no description available of the second suspect.