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Toronto Sun
15-07-2025
- Toronto Sun
CRIME SCENE: Man charged in alleged sex assault of girl on TTC subway
Shahzad Sherzay, 60, of Toronto, is accused of sexual assault. Photo by TPS A Toronto man is accused of sexually assaulting a girl on a TTC subway and police are concerned there may be more alleged victims. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. 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Create Account Toronto Police were called on Sunday around 10 a.m. to the Main St. and Danforth Ave. station. They allege a 12-year-old girl was approached on the subway by a man who sexually assaulted her. She was not physically injured. Witnesses called police to report the incident and pointed out a suspect to officers. Shahzad Sherzay, 60, was arrested and charged with sexual assault on a person under 16 and sexual interference. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477). An image from Toronto Police of a man wanted in a retail robbery on Monday, June 9, 2025, in the Eglinton Avenue West and Royal York Road area. KNIFE-WIELDING ROBBER SOUGHT Cops are hunting a man who was armed with a knife when he robbed a west-end Toronto store last month. On June 9 at 12:45 a.m., a man 'wearing a mask to disguise his identity' entered a store in the Eglinton Ave. W. and Royal York Rd. area. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He went to the checkout counter, produced a knife and demanded money, netting 'a quantity of cash' before fleeing, Toronto Police say. The wanted man is described as 5-foot-7 with a thin build. An image from Toronto Police of a man wanted in a retail robbery on Monday, June 9, 2025, in the Eglinton Avenue West and Royal York Road area. Police said he should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350 or Crime Stoppers. A firearm allegedly seized Sunday, July 13, 2025, after arobbery in the area of Jane Street and Finch Avenue West. Photo by TPS TEEN TRIO CHARGED IN ROBBERY A sale arranged through a social media website led to a buyer allegedly being assault and three Toronto youths being arrested in North York. Toronto Police say the victim made arrangements online to make a purchase in the Jane St. and Finch Ave. W. area. However, police allege the victim instead was assaulted — receiving minor injuries — and robbed of their belongings. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Officers located three suspects nearby and arrested them, allegedly seizing a 'handgun loaded with seven rounds in its magazine' on one of the accused. A search warrant was executed at a North York residence and 'an extended magazine loaded with 10 rounds of ammunition' was found, police say. A 15-year-old is charged with fail to comply with release order, robbery, unauthorized possession of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a restricted weapon, two counts of possession of prohibited ammunition knowing no authority, carry concealed weapon, and two counts of use firearm, weapon, prohibited device. A 16-year-old and a 17-year-old are both charged with robbery. Police did not specify the gender of the accused or victim. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-3100. GUN SEIZED FROM SPEEDING DRIVER: COPS A Toronto woman allegedly spotted speeding in Pickering also had a firearm, cops allege. Around 2:15 a.m. on Tuesday, officers were 'proactively patrolling the area of Brock Rd. and Rossland Rd. W. when they observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed.' The vehicle was pulled over and while Durham Regional Police officers were 'confirming her documents, they observed a firearm in the vehicle.' Yushan Zhou, 27, is charged with occupy motor vehicle with firearm, possess unloaded firearm, possess prohibited/restricted weapon knowing no authority, possess restricted or prohibited firearm knowingly not holding a licence and registration certificate, and speeding. Celebrity Toronto & GTA Columnists Editorial Cartoons NFL
CTV News
15-07-2025
- CTV News
Toronto man arrested in sexual assault of 12-year-old girl on subway
Shahzad Sherzay, 60, is shown in this handout photo. Sherzay is facing charges in connection with a TTC subway sexual assault on July 13. Police say that officers were able to arrest a Toronto man who allegedly sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl on the subway thanks to witnesses who 'called police and pointed the suspect out.' Investigators say they were called to the area of Main Street and Danforth Avenue at around 10 a.m. on Sunday. They allege that a 12-year-old girl was on the subway when she was approached by a suspect who sexually assaulted her. A suspect, identified as 60-year-old Shahzad Sherzay, has been charged with sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age and sexual interference in connection with the incident. Police say they believe there may be more victims who have not yet come forward and as a result have released an image of the accused. The investigation is ongoing.
