Man wanted in Toronto car theft, assault investigation [Video]

Toronto police are searching for a man who allegedly stabbed a driver after getting into an argument and drove away in the victim’s vehicle.

It happened on Sunday, around 4 a.m., in the area of Coxwell and Mortimer avenues.

Officers said the victim had given the suspect a ride to the area when they got into an argument. The accused allegedly stabbed the victim, prompting the victim to vacate the vehicle, and took their car keys.

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Police said he drove away in the victim’s car. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

In a release issued on Wednesday, police said they are searching for Ervis Brocka, 39, in connection with the incident.

He is wanted for assault and theft of a motor vehicle.

Police describe him as a six-foot man weighing 220 pounds.

Police are asking anyone with information to call them at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.