Suspect wanted for threatening person and pet with knife in East York

Toronto police are searching for a man in connection with a threatening investigation in East York.

Investigators say that just before 2:30 p.m. on June 20, an altercation occurred between two people in the Donlands and Mortimer avenues area. Police allege the suspect then pulled a knife and began chasing the other person while swinging the knife at them, threatening to kill them and their pet.

The man is described as being six feet one with a thin build, a black beard and black hair. He was last seen wearing a grey striped shirt, black sweater, blue jeans, black sunglasses, and grey sneakers with white soles.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Toronto police.