Peel Region Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Hate-Motivated Assault
Peel Regional Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a hate-motivated assault on a woman. The incident occurred on December 3 around 3:30 p.m. when a woman was walking along Mississauga Valley Boulevard near the Cooksville Creek Bridge in Mississauga. An unknown man confronted her, yelling before forcibly removing her jacket hood and hijab, and pushing her to the ground. The man then fled into a nearby wooded area, while the victim thankfully did not sustain any physical injuries.
The suspect is described as a tall white male with a heavy build, last seen wearing a black hoodie and dark clothing. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.