A chilling pattern of pursuit unfolded in recent months, leaving residents shaken and authorities investigating a series of unsettling incidents. A stalker relentlessly followed a victim home, initiating contact with a disturbing claim – a vague familiarity and an inquiry about employment in a distant city.
The initial encounter occurred in September, near New Westminster Drive and Bathurst Street, sparking immediate concern. But this wasn't an isolated event; the victim chillingly recognized the same individual from February, recalling a similar pursuit from school and eerily similar comments.
The unsettling behavior wasn’t confined to a single target. Police received another report in September, this time involving a youth followed home from school in the area of Clark Avenue and Dufferin Street, suggesting a deliberate and escalating pattern of harassment.
Following a thorough investigation, authorities have charged Vibisan Velautham, 39, of Vaughan, with four counts of harassment by repeated following. The charges represent a critical step in bringing an end to this disturbing series of events and ensuring the safety of the community.
Meanwhile, a separate incident gripped another neighborhood with fear. On September 29th, gunshots rang out near Rexdale Boulevard and Islington Avenue, prompting a swift response from Toronto Police.
Two victims arrived at a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, reporting they had been shot at. The scene quickly led to the arrest of a suspect, and the discovery of a loaded semi-automatic handgun.
Muhammad Sheref, a 28-year-old man from Toronto, now faces a staggering ten firearm-related charges, alongside two counts of aggravated assault and one count of disguise with intent. The gravity of these charges underscores the seriousness of the alleged actions and the potential for devastating consequences.
