Public Safety Alert, Police request assistance with break-and-enter investigation

April 10, 2013, 1:21 pm

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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a series of residential break-and-enters in midtown Toronto.

It is reported that:

- in the last two weeks, the suspects have broken into, or have attempted to break into, a number of homes while residents are at home asleep

- the suspects are targeting cash, wallets/purses and electronic devices such as iPads

Police would like to remind the public to be extra vigilant when it comes to suspicious people or vehicles on or around their street, and to secure their homes and arm their alarm systems, even while at home, and to deter suspects by leaving their outside lights on.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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Teacher charged in sexual assault investigation

April 10, 2013, 1:23 pm

≫ Next: Media advisory, Thursday, April 11, 2013, 11 a.m., Horse Palace, 91 Manitoba Drive, Mounted Unit Graduation Ceremony

≪ Previous: Public Safety Alert, Police request assistance with break-and-enter investigation

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On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, police arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- in February 2013, the accused, a school teacher at Leaside High School, sexually assaulted a female student

Wayne Crooks, 37, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1) Sexual Assault

He is scheduled to appear in court at College Park, on Monday, May 27, 2013, room 505, at 10 a.m.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Media advisory, Thursday, April 11, 2013, 11 a.m., Horse Palace, 91 Manitoba Drive, Mounted Unit Graduation Ceremony

April 11, 2013, 2:00 am

≫ Next: Police request assistance with personal-injury collision, Keele Street/Calvington Drive

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The TPS Mounted Unit will be hosting a graduation ceremony for the participants in the 2013 Basic Equitation Course. Five police officers from the Toronto Police Service, two police officers from the Hamilton Police Service and one police officer from the Waterloo Regional Police Service have successfully completed 15 weeks of equitation training.

The graduation ceremony will take place on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at 11 a.m., at the TPS Mounted Unit Headquarters, Horse Palace, 91 Manitoba Drive, on the grounds of Exhibition Place, opposite the Exhibition GO Station - GO Transit.

The graduation will consist of a certificate presentation, a precision ride and mounted gaming. The graduation ceremony will give the new mounted officers the opportunity to demonstrate the skills that they have learned to family, friends, co-workers and the media.

Members of the media are invited to attend.

For more information, please contact Staff Inspector William Wardle, at 416-808-1713.

Police request assistance with personal-injury collision, Keele Street/Calvington Drive

April 11, 2013, 6:58 am

≫ Next: One man, three women, face 40 charges in organized retail theft ring investigation, Second man wanted, Tyrone Stewart, 35, Security camera images and photographs released

≪ Previous: Media advisory, Thursday, April 11, 2013, 11 a.m., Horse Palace, 91 Manitoba Drive, Mounted Unit Graduation Ceremony

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On Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 2:19 p.m., police responded to a personal injury collision at Keele Street and Calvington Drive.

It is reported that:

- a 66-year-old man was driving a 1996 Honda Accord northbound on Keele Street, south of Calvington Drive

- a 67-year-old man was driving a 2010 Toyota RAV-4, eastbound on Calvington Drive, turning right to southbound Keele Street

- the Toyota struck the Honda

Both drivers were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

To learn more about the Toronto Police,Traffic Services Safety Program,
that aims to reduce pedestrian injury and death through education and awareness, click here.

Traffic Services is dedicated to ensuring the safe and orderly movement of traffic within the City of Toronto. Stay informed with what’s happening at:
Twitter, Facebook Fan Page, Facebook Group and on Blog.

One man, three women, face 40 charges in organized retail theft ring investigation, Second man wanted, Tyrone Stewart, 35, Security camera images and photographs released

April 11, 2013, 8:03 am

≫ Next: Toronto Crime Stoppers reaches milestone with 100,000th tip

≪ Previous: Police request assistance with personal-injury collision, Keele Street/Calvington Drive

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On Monday, April 8, 2013, 41 Division concluded a two-month-long investigation into an alleged organized retail theft ring with the arrest of four people and the execution of multiple search warrants. One suspect is outstanding.

It is alleged that:

- the people operated in groups of two to four, targeting display cases at a variety of retail outlets including electronics and jewellery stores

- one person would distract store employees while the remaining people opened locked display cases with a key to remove items

It is further alleged that:

- the suspects are responsible for nine thefts in Toronto

- there are links to thefts in York, Peel, and Halton Regions, Hamilton, Ottawa, as well as Alberta and British Columbia

The TPS has partnered with numerous police services in this Canada-wide investigation.

The identified thefts within Toronto are valued at $45,000. It is further alleged that search warrants resulted in the seizure of additional property valued at an estimated $50,000. Efforts continue to identify the rightful owners of the recovered property.

Paul Dixon, 49, of Toronto, is charged with:

1) seven counts of Theft - over ($5,000)
2) 12 counts of Theft - under ($5,000)
3) Possession of property obtained by crime - over
4) Possession of property obtained by crime - under


Chrystal Shamachuk, 28, of Toronto, is charged with:

1) three counts of Theft - over ($5,000)
2) three counts of Theft - under ($5,000)
3) Possession of property obtained by crime - over


Leah Sinclair, 42, of Toronto, is charged with:

1) three counts of Theft - over ($5,000)
2) six counts of Theft - under ($5,000)
3) Possession of property obtained by crime - over
4) Possession of property obtained by crime - under


All three appeared in court at College Park , on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at 10 a.m., in courtroom 507.

These three also have a transient history with identified links to communities from coast to coast.

Jowanna Dixon, 49, of Toronto, was charged with

1) Possession of property obtained by crime - over

She was released on an appearance notice which requires a court appearance at a future date.

A fourth person, Tyrone Stewart, 35, of Toronto, is still outstanding.

Police believe there may be more victims.

Members of the retail community are encouraged to review the photographs and to call police to report similar events that may be linked to this group. Please note that Chrystal Shamachuk has allegedly committed offences with and without a hijab.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Toronto Crime Stoppers reaches milestone with 100,000th tip

April 11, 2013, 9:49 am

≫ Next: Public Safety Alert, Police request assistance with break-and-enter investigation, Update, Security camera images of suspect released

≪ Previous: One man, three women, face 40 charges in organized retail theft ring investigation, Second man wanted, Tyrone Stewart, 35, Security camera images and photographs released

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Toronto Crime Stoppers, a collaboration involving the police, community and the media, which began in Toronto in 1984 as a way to solve and prevent crime, received its 100,000th anonymous tip in March 2013.

“This major milestone is a testament to the fact that this program works,” remarked Toronto’s Police Chief Bill Blair. “The success of Crime Stoppers is primarily due to the media and responsible citizens who deliver information to help police and investigators arrest perpetrators connected to crimes in this city. I also want to acknowledge all the folks who help run this program as well as those who support Crime Stoppers through sponsorship and individual donations.” Since, its inception in 1984, tips received through Toronto Crime Stoppers have led to 10,757 arrests, 16,189 cases cleared, 36,102 charges laid, $61,570,644 worth of property recovered and $317,091,642 worth of illegal drugs seized, in addition to the seizure of many illegal firearms.

In recent years, Toronto Crime Stoppers was instrumental in helping investigators make arrests connected to Baby Angelica who was abandoned in a stairwell during the winter of 2008, the beating of a homeless woman on Yonge Street by three teenage girls in 2011, an $18 million drug seizure in 2011 and, more recently, the shootings at the Eaton Centre and Danzig Street.

Gary Grant, Chair and Founder, Toronto Crime Stoppers, said, “As one of the most renowned Crime Stoppers programs in the world, we’re incredibly proud of the work the public, media and police have done to make our city a safer place to live.”

Toronto Crime Stoppers is run by a group of citizen volunteers who serve on the Board of Directors to oversee the program. Board members meet regularly to manage and promote the program, raise funds and authorize reward payments. The Toronto Police Service provides a coordinator, Detective Darlene Ross, to manage the day‐to-day operations, police officers to promote the School Crime Stoppers program and staff to take tips called into the Crime Stoppers 222tips hotline. Cash rewards of up to $2,000 are offered to people who contact Crime Stoppers and their information leads to an arrest.

The organization relies on individual donations and corporate sponsorship for its operations. Its largest annual fundraiser is the Toronto Crime Stoppers Ball with Police Chief Bill Blair, taking place on Wednesday, May 8 2013 at the Liberty Grand.

For further information, please contact Lorne Simon at 416-560-6441.

Public Safety Alert, Police request assistance with break-and-enter investigation, Update, Security camera images of suspect released

April 11, 2013, 10:11 am

≫ Next: Public Safety Alert, Lost medication, Queen Street East/Brooklyn Avenue area

≪ Previous: Toronto Crime Stoppers reaches milestone with 100,000th tip

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On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, the Toronto Police Service issued a news release about a series of residential break-and-enters in midtown Toronto.

See previous release.

Police have released security camera images of a suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Public Safety Alert, Lost medication, Queen Street East/Brooklyn Avenue area

April 11, 2013, 10:16 am

≫ Next: Thursday, April 11, 2013, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. EST, #Fraudchat covers what to do if you’re a victim of fraud

≪ Previous: Public Safety Alert, Police request assistance with break-and-enter investigation, Update, Security camera images of suspect released

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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a quantity of lost medication.

It is reported that:

- on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at 7 p.m., a quantity of medication was lost in the Queen Street East/Brooklyn Avenue area.

The lost medication included a container of Benztropine.

This medication could be harmful/fatal if ingested, especially to children.

Anyone finding the medication is asked not to handle it, but to contact police at 416-808-5500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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Thursday, April 11, 2013, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. EST, #Fraudchat covers what to do if you’re a victim of fraud

April 11, 2013, 10:31 am

≫ Next: Missing woman Lioubov Babycheva, 56 Update, Second photograph of woman released

≪ Previous: Public Safety Alert, Lost medication, Queen Street East/Brooklyn Avenue area

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Since November 2012 the Financial Crimes Unit has partnered with the Financial Service Commission of Ontario to educate the public about financial crimes and fraud through the use of social media.

Every Thursday evening, between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. EST, these two agencies host a one-hour forum on Twitter called “#Fraudchat.” This program seeks to educate and exchange ideas with the public about financial crimes and fraud. The moderators for this program are Kristen Rose, Senior Communications Officer of the Financial Services Commission of Ontario and Detective Sergeant Cameron Field of the TPS Financial Crimes Unit.

Tonight’s edition covers what to do if you are a victim of fraud. Fraud has often been described as a victimless crime but is, in fact, the very opposite. Fraud affects people in a number of different ways. In romance scams victims not only suffer financially, they also suffer emotional trauma. In grandparent scams victims not only suffer financial loss, they also lose trust. Victims oftentimes describe feeling foolish and guilty. No victim should have to feel this way. Tonight Fraudchat will provide comprehensive information on what to do if you get defrauded.

To follow this program, please log on to Twitter and type in #Fraudchat to follow along. Other applications like “Tweet Chat” are also helpful in following and contributing to the program. Join us and learn how to avoid this crime and bring your questions to our experts.

Visit the Toronto Police Fraud Prevention Month 2013 campaign for more information on how you can better protect your family.

Please join us on #Fraudchat every Thursday evening and learn about frauds and scams that target our communities.

For more information on this program and the Fraud Prevention Month strategy of the Toronto Police Service, please contact Detective Sergeant Cameron Field at 416-808-7300.

Missing woman Lioubov Babycheva, 56 Update, Second photograph of woman released

April 11, 2013, 2:13 pm

≫ Next: Man arrested in fraud investigation, Herman Fankem, 32, Photograph of man released

≪ Previous: Thursday, April 11, 2013, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. EST, #Fraudchat covers what to do if you’re a victim of fraud

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On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, the Toronto Police Service issued a news release regarding a missing woman.

Lioubov Babycheva, 56, was last seen on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at 10:30 a.m., in the College Street/Spadina Avenue area.

See previous release.

Police have released a second photograph of the missing woman.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Man arrested in fraud investigation, Herman Fankem, 32, Photograph of man released

April 12, 2013, 4:57 am

≫ Next: Missing girl, Alsara Gracia, 17

≪ Previous: Missing woman Lioubov Babycheva, 56 Update, Second photograph of woman released

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On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 members of the Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes Unit, Toronto Strategic Partnership, arrested a man in a fraud investigation.

It is alleged that:

- in October 2012, the victim was contacted by five men, including the accused, in answer to a real-estate advertisement the victim had posted for the sale of a commercial property

- the suspects befriended the victim and told the victim that they had a large sum of money coming in from South Africa that would be used to pay for the commercial property

- the money was coated in a dark coating and required cleaning prior to it being handed over to the victim

- the victim was told to cover the cost of the cleaning and was promised more money

- once trust was gained, the victim gave a large sum of money to the men

- the coated money was fake and the victim lost approximately $450,000

Herman Fankem, 32, of Montreal, has been arrested and charged with:

1) Fraud Over $5,000

He was scheduled to appear in court at 1000 Finch Avenue West, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at 10 a.m.

Police believe there may be other victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

The Toronto Strategic Partnership is a multi-law enforcement agency, formed in response to ever-increasing cross-border fraudulent mass marketing schemes. The Partnership consists of the Competition Bureau of Canada, Ontario Ministry of Consumer Services, Ontario Ministry of Revenue, Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes Unit, Ontario Provincial Police Anti-Rackets, the Canadian Anti-Fraud-Centre, RCMP-GTA Commercial Crime Section, U.S. Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Postal Service and the U.K. Office of Fair Trading.

Missing girl, Alsara Gracia, 17

April 12, 2013, 7:19 am

≫ Next: Sexual Assault Alert, Man wanted, Manuel Valle Osorio, 34, Updated, Man arrested, faces five charges

≪ Previous: Man arrested in fraud investigation, Herman Fankem, 32, Photograph of man released

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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing girl.

Alsara Gracia, 17, was last seen on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at 1:30 p.m., in the Galloway Road/Kingston Road area.

She is described as black, 5'2", with a thin build, and short black hair. She was wearing glasses, a white winter coat, blue shirt and khaki pants.

Police are concerned for her safety as she requires medication.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Sexual Assault Alert, Man wanted, Manuel Valle Osorio, 34, Updated, Man arrested, faces five charges

April 12, 2013, 7:32 am

≫ Next: Missing man, Michael John Hamill, 67

≪ Previous: Missing girl, Alsara Gracia, 17

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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in a sexual assault investigation.

On April 8, 2013, it is alleged that:

- a man sexually assaulted a woman in her 20s in the Jane Street/Finch Avenue West area

See previous release.

On Thursday, April 11, 2013, Manuel Valle Osorio, 34, was arrested.

He was charged with:

1) Aggravated assault
2) Overcome resistance - choking
3) Sexual assault
4) two counts of Fail to comply - undertaking

He was scheduled to appear in court at 1000 Finch Avenue West, on Friday, April 12, 2013, at 10 a.m.

Missing man, Michael John Hamill, 67

April 12, 2013, 8:08 am

≫ Next: Media advisory, Saturday, April 13, 2013, noon, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin Street, Sears Court, 17th Annual Cops for Cancer Head Shaving event #c4cTO

≪ Previous: Sexual Assault Alert, Man wanted, Manuel Valle Osorio, 34, Updated, Man arrested, faces five charges

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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Michael John Hamill, 67, was last seen on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at 8:45 a.m., in the Runnymede Road/Bloor Street West area, where he was dropped off by taxi.

He is described as white, 5'8", 150 lbs., with short white hair, bald on top.

He was wearing glasses, a black jacket, grey sweater, green shirt and a black toque with the letters "R&A" embroidered on the front.

The Toronto Police Service is concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Media advisory, Saturday, April 13, 2013, noon, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin Street, Sears Court, 17th Annual Cops for Cancer Head Shaving event #c4cTO

April 12, 2013, 10:15 am

≫ Next: Missing man, Michael John Hamill, 67, Updated clothing and location

≪ Previous: Missing man, Michael John Hamill, 67

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Please join us on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at noon, at the Sears Court, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin Street, for this year's Cops for Cancer Head Shaving event.

Host Frank Ferragine from CityTV's Breakfast Television has confirmed that he will shave his head at Yorkdale on Saturday, should fundraisers reach at least $60,000. Members of the Service including Toronto Police Chief William Blair and Deputy Chief Mike Federico will also be joined by the kids of Cops for Cancer in shaving their heads for cancer research.

New this year, Kiss 92.5 personality Maurie Sherman will also host "Jail and Bail," as a part of Saturday's activities. Participants including Yorkdale’s General Manager, Operations Manager and Security Manager have been charged with "Fighting Cancer" and will be placed in a mock jail - complete with cells and bars - until they can raise enough bail money to be released. "Judge" Maurie Sherman will preside and set the bail for each participant.

Photo opportunity with Toronto Police Dog Service, Emergency Task Force Robot and motorcycles.

Please visit the Cops for Cancer Facebook and Twitter sites. To follow along use the hashtag #c4cTO.

Click here for poster.

Click here for YouTube video.

For more information, to schedule an interview, or for access to the shopping centre for on-site media coverage, please contact:

For Yorkdale Shopping Centre:
Pascale Gordon
Office: 416-342-1814
Cell: 647-328-6603
pascale.gordon@mediaprofile.com

For Toronto Police Services:
Staff Sergeant Chris Boddy
Office: 416-808-8079
Cell: 416-931-9653
Chris.Boddy@torontopolice.on.ca

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Missing man, Michael John Hamill, 67, Updated clothing and location

April 12, 2013, 12:40 pm

≫ Next: Media advisory, Saturday, April 13, 2013, 9 a.m. to noon, Yonge Street, University Avenue, Dundas Street West, College Street, Organ Donation Awarness month, Kayla's Wish, Torch of Life March

≪ Previous: Media advisory, Saturday, April 13, 2013, noon, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin Street, Sears Court, 17th Annual Cops for Cancer Head Shaving event #c4cTO

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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.

See previous release.

Further investigation has determined that he was last seen on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at 9:15 a.m., near High Park Grenadier Restaurant, in High Park.

He is described as white, 5’8", 150-155lbs., with white hair and balding, and possibly wearing glasses. He was last seen wearing a black jacket with leather sleeves, grey sweater, green shirt, and black toque with letter “R & A” embroidered on the front. He may speak with an Irish Accent.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Media advisory, Saturday, April 13, 2013, 9 a.m. to noon, Yonge Street, University Avenue, Dundas Street West, College Street, Organ Donation Awarness month, Kayla's Wish, Torch of Life March

April 12, 2013, 2:15 pm

≫ Next: Media advisory, Saturday, April 13, 2013, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Road closure for further investigation of fatal collision, East Haven Drive at Cliffside Drive

≪ Previous: Missing man, Michael John Hamill, 67, Updated clothing and location

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On Saturday, April 13, 2013, between 9 a.m. to noon, join officers from 13 Division and Youth In Policing Initiative students as they carry the Torch of Life along Yonge Street, University Avenue, Dundas Street and College Street, as part of Kayla's Wish and Organ Awareness Month.

For more information about Kayla's Wish click here.

For more information on how to become a donor
click here.

For more information you can also contact Constable Vince Bonazza at 416-808-1319.

Media advisory, Saturday, April 13, 2013, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Road closure for further investigation of fatal collision, East Haven Drive at Cliffside Drive

April 13, 2013, 2:00 am

≫ Next: Media advisory, Saturday, April 13, 2013, noon, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin Street, Sears Court, 17th Annual Cops for Cancer Head Shaving event #c4cTO

≪ Previous: Media advisory, Saturday, April 13, 2013, 9 a.m. to noon, Yonge Street, University Avenue, Dundas Street West, College Street, Organ Donation Awarness month, Kayla's Wish, Torch of Life March

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On Saturday, April 13, 2013, at 11 a.m., the intersection of East Haven Drive at Cliffside Drive will be closed to facilitate further investigation of a fatal collision that occurred at this location.

As the intersection will be closed until approximately 2 p.m., motorists are advised to use an alternate route.

Media enquires will be will be dealt with by Constable Clint Stibbe, from Traffic Services, starting at 10 a.m., at Cliffside Drive north of East Haven Drive.

For further information, please contact Constable Clint Stibbe at 416-808-1920 or 416-602-4547, beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Media advisory, Saturday, April 13, 2013, noon, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin Street, Sears Court, 17th Annual Cops for Cancer Head Shaving event #c4cTO

April 13, 2013, 3:00 am

≫ Next: Missing man, Phillip Seymour, 44

≪ Previous: Media advisory, Saturday, April 13, 2013, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Road closure for further investigation of fatal collision, East Haven Drive at Cliffside Drive

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Please join us on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at noon, at the Sears Court, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin Street, for this year's Cops for Cancer Head Shaving event.

Host Frank Ferragine from CityTV's Breakfast Television has confirmed that he will shave his head at Yorkdale on Saturday, should fundraisers reach at least $60,000. Members of the Service including Toronto Police Chief William Blair and Deputy Chief Mike Federico will also be joined by the kids of Cops for Cancer in shaving their heads for cancer research.

New this year, Kiss 92.5 personality Maurie Sherman will also host "Jail and Bail," as a part of Saturday's activities. Participants including Yorkdale’s General Manager, Operations Manager and Security Manager have been charged with "Fighting Cancer" and will be placed in a mock jail - complete with cells and bars - until they can raise enough bail money to be released. "Judge" Maurie Sherman will preside and set the bail for each participant.

Photo opportunity with Toronto Police Dog Service, Emergency Task Force Robot and motorcycles.

Please visit the Cops for Cancer Facebook and Twitter sites. To follow along use the hashtag #c4cTO.

Click here for poster.

Click here for YouTube video.

For more information, to schedule an interview, or for access to the shopping centre for on-site media coverage, please contact:

For Yorkdale Shopping Centre:
Pascale Gordon
Office: 416-342-1814
Cell: 647-328-6603
pascale.gordon@mediaprofile.com

For Toronto Police Services:
Staff Sergeant Chris Boddy
Office: 416-808-8079
Cell: 416-931-9653
Chris.Boddy@torontopolice.on.ca

Missing man, Phillip Seymour, 44

April 14, 2013, 10:30 am

≫ Next: Media advisory, Monday, April 15, 2013, 10:30 a.m. Headquarters, media gallery, News conference, Man arrested in $450,000 fraud investigation, Herman Fankem, 32, Display of "Black Money"

≪ Previous: Media advisory, Saturday, April 13, 2013, noon, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin Street, Sears Court, 17th Annual Cops for Cancer Head Shaving event #c4cTO

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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Phillip Seymour, 44, was last seen on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at 10:30 a.m., in the Gloucester Street/Church Street area.

He is described as white, 6'4", 240 lbs., with brown eyes, and brown collar-length hair. He was wearing a dark-brown baseball cap, grey hoodie, brown hooded winter coat, and black track pants.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.