Toronto police are searching for a man after a woman was reportedly attacked by two unleashed dogs near Kensington Market on July 3.
Police responded to an animal complaint near Huron and Baldwin Streets at around 3:36 p.m. According to investigators, the suspect, walking three dogs—two of which were unleashed—became involved in a verbal dispute with the woman. Shortly after, the two unleashed dogs allegedly charged and attacked her, leaving her with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect is described as a man in his 20s or 30s, with an athletic build and long black hair tied in a ponytail. He was wearing a black tank top, black shorts, black Converse shoes, and has tattoos on both arms. The dogs involved are believed to be two black and one brown, possibly Pit Bull Terriers or a similar breed.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-1400 or reach out to Crime Stoppers anonymously.
Update – On Tuesday, police identified and arrested 38-year-old Christian Iraheta-Sorto of Toronto as the suspect in the case.
He now faces multiple charges, including criminal negligence causing bodily harm under the Criminal Code. Additionally, under the Dog Owners’ Liability Act, he is charged with two counts each for allowing a dog to run loose, for dog bites on a person, and for failing to stop the dog from attacking.