Police looking for man who left gun at Danforth Ave. establishment

Police are looking for a a man in connection with a firearms investigation and released photos of the who they believe to be the suspect. HANDOUT/Toronto Police Service

By Dilshad Burman

Posted January 7, 2023 12:06 pm.

Toronto police are looking for a man who left a gun at a Danforth Avenue establishment on New Year’s day.

Police say the man was inside the establishment in the area of Danforth and Fenwick avenues around 5:30 a.m. on Jan. 1 and left a firearm behind before leaving.

He is described as having brown hair, brown eyes and a stocky or heavy build. He was last seen wearing a Canada Goose puffer jacked and a marron Bape-style hooded sweatshirt.

Photos of the man have been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

Suspect wanted in firearms investigation

Police are looking for a a man in connection with a firearms investigation and released photos of the who they believe to be the suspect. HANDOUT/Toronto Police Service

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