An East Gwillimbury man is charged with criminal harassment and possession of a weapon for a dangerous person.
by York Regional Police said they have released a photograph of Vishal Sharma, 40, to appeal to the public for more information should there be any more victims.
Police received a call on Aug. 17 from a woman who reported she was being harassed by a man with a knife in Vaughan.
She had been walking in the area of Highway 7 West and Martin Grove Road with another woman when a male suspect unknown to them approached on foot, according to police.
He tried to engage them in conversation and offered them a ride home, which they declined. The suspect continued to follow them as they went to a bus shelter, police said.
When one of the women got on a bus, the suspect approached the lone victim, displayed a knife, and tried to coerce her to come with him.
The victim then ran away and called police.
Police said he was operating a red 2010 Ford F150 pickup truck. He’s now being held for a bail hearing.
The investigation is ongoing and police ask that any victims who have not yet come forward, or anyone with information or a video recording from the area at the time of the incident, contact investigators as soon as possible.
Anyone with information can contact the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigation Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7141, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
