TORONTO, Canada – A 46-year-old man from Toronto is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, for his involvement in an incident that took place more than six years ago in Scarborough.
According to Toronto Police, the suspect entered a high-rise residence on Trudelle St near McCowan Rd. and Eglinton Ave. E around 6 p.m. on November 23, 2018.
It is alleged that he assaulted a woman known to him and then proceeded to repeatedly stab a female youth with a sharp weapon before fleeing the scene. Despite an extensive search, the assailant was not found at the time.
Authorities finally located and arrested the suspect in Guyana on December 20, 2024. He was subsequently detained and brought back to Canada to face the charges against him.
In addition to the charge of attempted murder, the man, identified as Harry Rajkumar, is also facing two counts of aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, failure to comply with a recognizance order, disobeying a court order, and failure to appear in court.
Individuals with any information related to the case are urged to contact the police at 416-808-4300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) anonymously.
The arrest of the suspect in connection with this violent incident that occurred years ago highlights the perseverance and dedication of law enforcement agencies in pursuing justice for victims of crime.
The resolution of this case serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts of authorities in ensuring that offenders are held accountable for their actions, no matter how much time has passed.