MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police in Mississauga, Ont., have identified one of the three suspects in the recent assault of a 29-year-old man with autism at a bus terminal in the city west of Toronto.
A video of the attack released by police on March 13 shows the man sitting at the bottom of a stairwell putting on roller blades when three young men approached from behind and began to punch and kick him.
Police said the unidentified victim suffered a broken nose and facial cuts.
Peel Region police say "overwhelming tips from the community" led them to identify one of the suspects as 25-year-old Ronjot Singh Dhami of no fixed address. His last known address is in Surrey, British Columbia.
Peel Regional Police need our help to find Ronjot Singh Dhami, 25, wanted Canada-wide for an assault on a man with autism. He may now be in the Lower Mainland. Any info to (905) 453-2121 ext 1233 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. @PeelPoliceMedia https://t.co/ZXy8bARytp
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) March 21, 2018
A Canada-wide arrest warrant for Dhami has been issued on one count of aggravated assault.
Police say all three suspects may still be in the Toronto area and are being encouraged to call a lawyer and turn themselves in.
Anyone who sees DHAMI or the other suspects is asked to call police immediately, and do not approach as they are extremely dangerous.
N/R - Police Identify Suspect in Assault on Male with Autism - https://t.co/kTwndLOb01 pic.twitter.com/OK2PKnrcM4
— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPoliceMedia) March 21, 2018
Some of you have seen this footage on the news: Canada Wide Warrant issued for Ronjot Singh DHAMI, 25 years, for assault on male with Autism at Square One in Mississauga, which occurred on March 13. He is believed to be in GTA. If you see him, call police immediately. ^pk https://t.co/jgRGqJzbNF
— HRPS Milt HHills (@HRPSMiltHH) March 21, 2018
Investigators are appealing for witnesses, or anyone who may have information concerning this investigation to contact 12 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453-2121 Ext 1233. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelpolice.ca.
