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Man wanted in connection with assault at TTC subway station

Gerrard Purcell, 43, of Toronto, is wanted in connection with an assault at Broadview subway station. (Toronto Police Service)

Toronto police are looking for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a person at a TTC subway station last week.

TTC special constables were called to Broadview Station on Dec. 4 regarding an assault.

Police said after the victim was assaulted, the suspect allegedly stole and damaged their personal property.

Before officers arrived, the suspect had left the station. On Thursday, police identified the suspect as 43-year-old Gerrard Purcell.

He is wanted for assault, mischief under $5,000, and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order.

Purcell is described as five-foot-seven, weighing 140 pounds, bald, clean-shaven with a thin build, and brown-eyed.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or www.222tips.com.