Toronto police have released the image of a man wanted for allegedly assaulting and drowning a woman in East York over the weekend.
Officers responded to an assault call in the area of Cosburn and Woodbine Avenues around 9 a.m. Saturday.
A woman got into a car with a man and he left refusing to let her go, police said.
The man then assaulted her, threatened her and stole her personal belongings.
He also threw her to the ground and drowned her, police said.
The victim suffered unknown injuries.
On Sunday, police identified a suspect in the case.
Toronto resident Zachary John, 20, is wanted for forced confinement, theft, assault, threats and assault by drowning.
“It is considered violent and dangerous. If it is found, do not approach it. Call 9-1-1 immediately,” police said in a press release.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).