Suspect arrested in attempted robbery, sexual assault at Toronto business
Posted July 20, 2024 11:21 am.
Last Updated July 20, 2024 10:32 pm.
A 43-year-old Ajax man is in custody in connection with an alleged attempted robbery and sexual assault at an east-end business.
Investigators say the incident happened at around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at an unidentified business near Broadview Avenue and Gerrard Street East.
Officers alleged the man went into the business and tried to get into the cash register before sexually assaulting an employee. He then unsuccessfully tried to get into the cash register a second time before fleeing the scene.
Garrabet Istanboulian was arrested on Saturday and charged with robbery and assault with intent to steal, sexual assault, and breaching probation.
