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Missing man, Midland Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East area, William Kirby, 72

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

William Kirby, 72, was last seen on Monday, April 17, 2017, at approximately 7:30 a.m., in the Midland Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East area.

He is described as 5'10", medium build, with grey hair and a grey beard. He was last seen wearing a black leather jacket with brown sleeves, black baseball cap, blue jeans, and blue running shoes.

Police are concerned for his safety.


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, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Media advisory, Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 11 a.m., Canada’s Wonderland, 1 Canada's Wonderland Drive, Vaughan, (Use employee entrance at Amusement Drive and Major Mackenzie Drive West), Project E.R.A.S.E. kick-off

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Traffic safety continues to be identified as a Toronto Police Service priority.

The TPS, in partnership with York Regional Police Traffic Enforcement Unit, and law-enforcement partners from across the GTA, are delivering the message that street racing and stunt driving will not be tolerated.

It’s the time of year when modified vehicles begin to appear on the roads. Officers will be targeting drivers who feel they are allowed to use the roads as raceways. The Toronto Police Service and other services from the GTA will be watching for vehicles staging to race, vehicles travelling at excessive rates of speed, and vehicles that do not meet safety standards.

On Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 11 a.m., at Canada's Wonderland, 1 Canada's Wonderland Drive, (use employee entrance at Amusement Drive and Major Mackenzie Drive West), Superintendent Gord Jones of Toronto Police Service Traffic Services and Deputy Chief Tom Carrique of York Regional Police will be speaking about the importance of Project E.R.A.S.E. and efforts to eliminate racing activity.

Excessive speed has consistently been the greatest contributing factor in many fatal collisions on Toronto roads. Street racers put themselves and unsuspecting road-users at risk of death or serious injury when they choose to disobey traffic laws, drive without due care and control and with a disregard for public safety.

Call 9-1-1 if you see dangerous-driving practices that could cause injury or loss of life. When contacting police, try to note the vehicle’s location, direction of travel, make, model, licence plate and the driver’s description.

E.R.A.S.E. (Eliminate Racing Activity On Streets Everywhere) is an awareness and enforcement campaign operated jointly by police services across Ontario, in partnership with the Government of Ontario, with the goal of eliminating street racing and other high-risk driving behaviour.


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Homicide #37/2015, Bevis Larmond, 56, Dalvin Lewis, now 49, wanted for First-Degree Murder, Update, video appeal for information

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Toronto Police Service Homicide is highlighting its Most Wanted list and Cold Cases through a series of weekly video appeals for information.

On Saturday, September 12, 2015, at 3.21 p.m., 43 Division officers found 56-year-old Bevis Larmond on the ground near the apartment building at 4062 Lawrence Avenue East. He was later pronounced dead at hospital, having been stabbed.

It is alleged that Dalvin Lewis, now 49, was identified as being responsible for the murder. On October 7, 2015, a warrant was issued for his arrest for First-Degree Murder.

Lewis is known to use the names "Hopeton," "Jaguar," and "Jaggy."

He was born in Haddo, Jamaica and has strong ties to the Montego Bay community.

“It’s believed he’s currently hiding in Jamaica,” said Homicide Detective Shannon Dawson. “Anyone who may be assisting Dalvin Lewis, or has assisted him, will be held accountable and may be arrested for accessory after the fact to the murder.”

Watch video appeal for information.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Najeeb Saad, 42, charged in child sexual abuse investigation, Photographs of man released, Update, New charges, Police concerned there may be other victims

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On Thursday, March 30, 2017, members of Toronto Police Service Sex Crimes Child Exploitation made the public aware of an arrest in an ongoing child sexual abuse investigation.

See previous news release.

Since issuing the original news release, a person has come forward.

It is alleged that:

- in November 2015, a then-17-year-old boy met a man on the internet

- the man coerced the boy to meet at the man's home and engaged in sexual activity

- in March 2016, after the boy turned 18, he travelled out of town with the man

- the man called the boy into his hotel room then sexually assaulted him

On Wednesday, April 12, 2017, Najeeb Saad, was re-arrested. He was additionally charged with:

1) Luring a Person (under 18)
2) Obtaining Sexual Services
3) Sexual Assault

He is scheduled to appear in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 10 a.m., courtroom 407.

Police are concerned there may be other victims

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-8500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault, please visit our Sex Crimes website.


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Missing man, Jane Street and Wilson Avenue area, Samuel Tchalla, 18

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

Samuel Tchalla, 18, was last seen on Monday, April 17, 2017, at 10 a.m., in the Jane Street and Wilson Avenue area.

He is described as 5’8”, 160 lbs., thin build, with short black hair. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black jacket and a dark coloured hoodie.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Missing Boy, Weston Road and McCormack Street Hayden Thibeault, 14

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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing boy.

Hayden Thibeault, 14, was last seen on Monday, April 17, 2017, at 10:10 p.m., in the Weston Road and McCormack Street area.

He is described as 5’4”, 130 lbs., thin build, with blonde hair. He was last seen wearing a blue sweater, blue track pants, and sandals. He is known to use public transportation.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Missing woman, Bloor Street West and Dovercourt Road area, Nicole Profous, 35

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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing woman.

Nicole Profous, 35, was last seen on Monday, April 17, 2017, in the Bloor Street West and Dovercourt Road area.

She is described as 5’8”, 130 lbs., thin build, with brown eyes, and shoulder-length brown hair. She was last seen wearing black skinny jeans, black/white converse shoes, green camo army jacket, dark toque, and carrying a mustard yellow backpack and a floral print duffel bag.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Police seek assistance in fatal collision #18/2017, Spadina Avenue at Sullivan Street

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On Friday, April 14, 2017, at 6:05 p.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision on Spadina Avenue, at Sullivan Street.

It is reported that:

− a man, 43, was operating a streetcar, southbound on Spadina Avenue, approaching Sullivan Street

− for reasons not yet determined, a man, 65, walked around a pedestrian safety barrier, and into the path of the southbound streetcar

The 65-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced at the scene.


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, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Missing woman located, Palmerston Boulevard and College Street area, Robin Denise France, 50

Homicide #16/2017, Queen Street East and Booth Avenue

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On Monday, April 17, 2017, at 1:50 p.m., police were called to Queen Street East and Booth Avenue for a medical call.

Emergency personnel arrived and found a man with apparent injuries. He was pronounced at the scene.

On Tuesday, April 18, 2017, the death was deemed a homicide. A post-mortem examination has been scheduled.

The man's identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Homicide #15/2017, Chester Le Boulevard, Update, Victim identified, photograph released

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On Saturday, April 15, 2017, at 8:02 a.m., police were called to Chester Le Boulevard for a See Ambulance call.

See previous release.

Samatar Farah, 24, of Toronto, has been identified as the victim.

His photograph is now released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Police Cars Reaching End of Lifecycle, Opportunity to Engage on New, Fresh Design, Survey Open Until May 9, 2017

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As of today, members of the public are invited to complete an online survey and influence the next design of frontline cars.

The Toronto Police Service has more than 700 cars used for frontline policing and as they reach the end of their lifecycles, they need to be replaced. The current design - white with red and blue stripes - has been around since the mid-80's.

It's time for a change.

Available until May 9, 2017, the survey can be accessed here. Please take the time and share your opinions with us.



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Missing boy, Dundas Street East and Kingston Road area, Osama Adem, 14

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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing boy.

Osama Adem, 14, was last seen on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at 12:45 a.m., in the Dundas Street East and Kingston Road area.

He is described as brown, fair complexion, 4’7”, 79 lbs., small build, black hair. He was last seen wearing grey shorts, no shirt.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Six arrests in four marijuana dispensary robberies, One person outstanding

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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of six arrests in a series of robberies at marijuana dispensaries.

It is alleged that:

- between Friday, March 17, 2017, and Friday, April 7, 2017, four marijuana dispensaries were held up

- in each of the hold-ups, at 1506 Dundas Street West, 350 Broadview Avenue, 1363 Dundas Street West, and 333 Spadina Avenue, several males entered wearing disguises

- armed with handguns, they took physical control of the employees, and stole marijuana and cash

It is further alleged that:

- on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, two of these males and a third, yet-to-be-identified male, entered a convenient store in the Rexdale Boulevard/Islington Avenue area

- they tackled the employee to the ground and stole cash and lottery tickets

On Thursday, April 13, 2017, a man, a woman, and four boys were arrested.

Nejahwan Grant, 20, of Mississauga, was charged with:

1) Robbery
2) Use Imitation Firearm
3) Possession of Stolen Property
4) Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence


Kayla Couto, 24, of Mississauga, was charged with:

1) Possession of Stolen Property


A 16-year-old boy, of Pickering, was charged with:

1) four counts of Robbery
2) four counts of Use Imitation Firearm
3) two counts of Disguise with Intent
4) Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence


A 15-year-old boy, of Pickering, was charged with:

1) four counts of Robbery
2) four counts of Use Imitation Firearm
3) two counts of Disguise with Intent
4) Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence


A 16-year-old boy, of Toronto, was charged with:

1) four counts of Robbery
2) four counts of Use Imitation Firearm
3) two counts of Disguise with Intent
4) Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence
5) four counts of Fail to Comply Recognizance


A 17-year-old boy, of Pickering, was charged with:

1) four counts of Robbery
2) three counts of Use Imitation Firearm
3) three counts of Fail to Comply Recognizance
4) Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence

They all appeared in court at Old City Hall on Friday, April 14, 2017, 10 a.m., courtroom 101.

The Young Persons cannot be identified under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Some of the robberies were not reported to police. Furthermore, some owners and victims were unwilling to cooperate with the investigation.

Investigators are still seeking outstanding parties involved in the hold-ups.

Victims of previous unreported robberies, or anyone with information, is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Assistance sought with Attempt Murder investigation, Spadina Avenue and King Street West area

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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an Attempt Murder investigation.

On Sunday, April, 2, 2017, at 4:27 a.m., police responded to a shooting in the Spadina Avenue and King Street West area.

It is reported that:

- a 23-year-old man attended an illegal after-hours night club

- while inside the club, the man and a 30-year-old woman both sustained gunshot wounds

- the unknown suspect fled the illegal after-hours night club in an unknown direction

Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this shooting to contact investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Arrest in series of hold-ups, Danforth Avenue/Main Street area, Man, 50, faces six charges

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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in a hold-up investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Sunday, April 9, 2017, a man entered a grocery store in the Danforth Avenue/Main Street area, disguised with a scarf wrapped around his face

- the man approached a cashier with a folded newspaper concealing an item the cashier believed to be a weapon, and made a demand for money

- the man fled before obtaining any money

- officers on patrol in the area located and arrested the man

It is further alleged that:

- on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, the same man entered a bank in the same area, with a folded newspaper concealing an item staff believed to be a weapon

- when staff approached the man, he left

- on Thursday, February 23, 2017, the same man entered the same bank, disguised with a scarf wrapped around his face, and wearing a motorcycle helmet

- the man approached the teller with a folded newspaper concealing an item the teller believed to be a weapon, and made a demand for money

- the man fled with a quantity of money

On Sunday, April 9, 2017, Steven Robert Forrest, 50, of Toronto, was charged with:

1) three counts of Robbery While Armed with a Firearm
2) three counts of Disguise with Intent

He appeared in court at College Park on Thursday, April 13, 2017, 10 a.m., courtroom 507.


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Assistance sought identifying man in Indecent Act investigation, St. Clair West subway station, Security camera images released

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On Wednesday, March 8, 2017, the Toronto Police Service received a call for an Indecent Act at St. Clair West subway station.

It is reported that:

- at 12:45 p.m., a man was observed on the northbound platform of the St. Clair West subway station

- the man then committed an indecent act

- he is described as 25-35, with short dark hair and dark facial hair, wearing a dark jacket and blue jeans.

Security camera images have been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Homicide #16/2017, Queen Street East and Booth Avenue, Update, Victim identified, photograph released, Man wanted for First-Degree Murder, photograph released

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On Monday, April 17, 2017, at 1:50 p.m., police were called to Queen Street East and Booth Avenue for a medical call.

Emergency personnel arrived and found a man with apparent injuries. He was pronounced at the scene.

On Tuesday, April 18, 2017, the death was deemed a homicide. A post-mortem examination has been scheduled.

See previous release.

Martin R. W. Hauck, 56, of Toronto, has been identified as the victim.

His photograph is now released.

Glenn Gaetan, 25, of Toronto, is wanted for:

1) First-Degree Murder

He is considered armed and dangerous. If located, do not approach. Call 9-1-1.

His photograph is also now released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Police request assistance identifying two people in Fraud investigation, Lawrence Avenue East/Markham Road area, Security camera images released

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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a lottery Fraud scheme, and is requesting assistance locating two suspects.

It is reported that:

- on Thursday, September 29, 2016, a 54-year-old man was shopping in the Lawrence Avenue East/Markham Road area

- he noticed a woman crying, asking for help, and approached her

- the woman stated she had a winning $2 million lottery ticket, but could not claim the prize as she was an illegal immigrant

- at this same time, a second man, believed to be the woman's accomplice, approached, offering assistance, pretending not to know her

- the woman told the men that she would split the winnings and showed them a fraudulent ticket

- both men attended a lottery kiosk to print off the winning numbers, which matched the numbers on the fraudulent ticket

- when the woman told the men that she wanted $10,000 up front, the men attended a bank and the 54-year-old man handed over his money to the woman

- the other man stated he was going to photocopy the winning ticket and left

- meanwhile, the woman feigned ill and asked the 54-year-old man to buy her medication to settle her stomach

- when the 54-year-old man returned, both the woman and the other man were gone

Security camera images of the woman and her accomplice are now available.

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, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Missing girl, Kingston Road and Parkcrest Drive area, Shauna Hayden, 13

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

Shauna Hayden, 13, was last seen on Sunday, April 16, 2017, at 10 a.m., in the Kingston Road and Parkcrest Drive area.

She is described as 5’5”, thin build, brown hair in a ponytail, brown eyes.

Police are concerned for her safety.

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, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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