Tariq Nawaz of Mississauga is now facing charges after he allegedly tried to drug a dinner partner at a restaurant last month. Nawaz was arrested and charged with administering a noxious substance and breach of recognizance. He was released on a promise to appear and is schedule to make his next court appearance in Brampton on Jan. 8, 2021. Police also released a photo of the suspect and his vehicle and said they believe there may be more victims.

TORONTO -- A 51-year-old South Asian man was busted by restaurant staff trying to drug his companion in a Mississauga restaurant.

Tariq Nawaz of Mississauga is now facing charges after he allegedly tried to drug a dinner partner at a restaurant last month.

Peel Regional Police said the suspect and the female victim were having dinner together at a restaurant near City Centre Drive and Square One Drive in Mississauga at around 6 p.m. on Oct. 22, reported CP24.

At some point during dinner, the unidentified woman left to go to the washroom.

"During this time, the male was seen pouring a substance into the female's drink. She was alerted by the waitress who witnessed the event," Peel police said in a news release.

Police said the man then fled the restaurant in a 2016 Porsche with a personalized licence plate.

Charges were announced in the case on Wednesday.

Nawaz was arrested and charged with administering a noxious substance and breach of recognizance.

He was released on a promise to appear and is scheduled to make his next court appearance in Brampton on Jan. 8, 2021.

Police also released a photo of the suspect and his vehicle and said they believe there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact investigators.