Police Searching for Suspect of Domestic Assault in Mississauga

An arrest warrant has been issued for a man suspected of an assault in Mississauga.

At approximately 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning (April 8), police responded to an assault call at a residence in the area of Northaven Drive and Atwater Avenue, west of Cawthra Road at Lakeshore.

Officers located a 47 year old female victim with injuries. She was taken to a local hospital and has since been released.

Police say the suspect fled the scene before officers arrived.

A warrent of arrest has been issued for Renaldo Francois, 35, from Toronto. He is wanted for aggravated assault and uttering threats to cause death.

Anyone who sees Francois or knows of his location is advised not to approach him, and instead contact police at (905) 453-2121, ext. 1233.

Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.