Quantcast
Channel: Toronto Police Service - News Releases
Viewing all 23668 articles
Browse latest View live
↧

Public Safety Alert, Potential arsonist, Chalkfarm Drive/Jane Street area

March 22, 2013, 12:25 pm
$
0
0
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a potential arsonist investigation.

Between Friday, February 1, 2013 and Friday, March 22, 2013, emergency services have responded to three separate fire calls in the Chalkfarm Drive/Jane Street area.

It is reported that:

- a glass bottle with a flammable liquid was thrown through a window of two separate homes

- one home was targeted twice

- all three instances took place at, or near, 3 a.m.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact police at 416-808-3100, 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.

↧
Search

Police request assistance with fraud investigation

March 22, 2013, 1:30 pm
$
0
0
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an ongoing fraud investigation.

It is reported that:

- between September 2012 and February 2013, a man walks into four small businesses advising he has a delivery for a neighbouring business which requires a delivery charge to be paid

- the man provides a name of an employee from the neighbouring store to support his story, knowing that the store is currently closed

- the victims are made to feel there is a sense of urgency associated to the package being delivered

- the victims comply with the request for approximately $75 cash to assist the store

- once the victim is able to reach the employee, whose name was provided by the man, it is determined the suspect fabricated the story to obtain the funds

It is further report that:

- between September 2012 and February 2013, the man contacts a small business by phone and states that he works in a near-by store and requires cash to pay a tow-truck driver

- a man enters the store stating he is the tow-truck driver

- the employee provides the man with approximately $100 on behalf of the employee he believes works at the neighbouring store

- it is later determined that nobody from the nearby store is aware of the incident and it is determined to be a fraud

There are several variations of this fraud and any similar incidents should be considered suspicious.

All information should be confirmed prior to providing any funds to an unknown person.

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, 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.

↧
↧

Missing girl, Yaren Buyukkol, 14

March 23, 2013, 2:40 am
$
0
0
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing girl.

Yaren Buyukkol, 14, was last seen on Friday, March 22, 2013, at 11 p.m., in the Wilson Avenue/Dufferin Street area.

She is described as white, 5’4”, 180 lbs., with long brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and purple Puma running shoes.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3200, 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.

↧

Missing girl located, Yaren Buyukkol, 14

March 23, 2013, 4:07 pm
$
0
0
The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing girl.

Yaren Buyukkol, 14, was last seen on Friday, March 22, 2013, at 11 p.m., in the Wilson Avenue/Dufferin Street area.

See previous release.

She was located on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at 6 p.m.

↧

Missing woman, Abumere Isaac, 27

March 25, 2013, 5:23 am
$
0
0
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing woman.

Abumere Isaac, 27, was last seen on Sunday, March 17, 2013, in the Sheppard Avenue West/Jane Street area.

She is described as black, 5’6”, thin build, brown eyes with short black hair. She was last seen wearing blue jeans and a blue denim jacket.

Police are concerned for her 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, 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.

↧
↧

Police request assistance with robbery investigation

March 25, 2013, 5:32 am
$
0
0
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a robbery investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Sunday, March 24, 2013, at 11:43 p.m., a woman was walking on Assiniboine Road, near Hackett Road, when she was approached by a man

- the man pulled out a black handgun and demanded the victim turn over her cell phone

- the victim complied and the man fled the area in a vehicle driven by a second suspect

The suspect with the handgun is described as black, 5’7”, thin build with black curly hair. He was last seen wearing black-framed eyeglasses, a yellow jacket with “Security” in black lettering on the back and black pants.

The suspects' vehicle is described as an older tan SUV or minivan.

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, 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.

↧

Homicide #13/2013, Nisan Nirmalendran, 21, Media advisory, Monday, March 25, 2013, 4 p.m., Headquarters, media gallery, News conference

March 25, 2013, 11:13 am
$
0
0
On Monday, March 25, 2013, at 4 p.m., in the media gallery, Detective Sergeant Terry Browne of the Homicide Squad will update the media and release security camera video regarding Homicide #13/2013.

See previous release.

The conference will be available on the Bell TOC in HD/SDI.

↧

Sexual Assault Alert, Man wanted, Security camera images of man released

March 25, 2013, 11:56 am
$
0
0
The Toronto Police Service is alerting the public to a sexual assault investigation and the release of security camera images.

On Thursday, February 28, 2013, a news release was issued regarding a sexual assault investigation. See previous release.

Images of a man wanted in this investigation have been captured on security camera video and have been released.

The man is described as having a brown complexion, approximately 25, 6’, 210 lbs., with a heavy build. He was wearing a black coat and beige pants.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, 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.


A sexual assault is defined by the Criminal Code of Canada as 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 Unit website.

↧
Search

Man faces three charges in assault investigation, Police believe there may be other victims, Photograph of man released

March 25, 2013, 12:02 pm
$
0
0
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest made in an assault/criminal harassment investigation in the Yonge Street/Eglinton Avenue West area.

Between February 25, 2013 and March 25, 2013, it is alleged that:

- a man jogging along Yonge Street veered towards a pregnant woman who was wearing a hijab, striking her and uttering a comment before running south on Yonge Street

- the same man, on a separate occasion, again jogging along Yonge Street, approached the same woman and struck her with both hands, then continued running south on Yonge Street

- he criminally harassed the woman on five other occasions

On Monday, March 25, 2013, Shawn Sable, 43, of Toronto, was charged with:

1. two counts of Assault
2. Criminal Harassment (watch)

He appeared in court at College Park on Monday, March 25, 2013.

Police believe there may be other victims. A photograph of the man has been released.

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.

↧
↧

51 Division launches "Project Captivate," Wanted man, Hassan Hassan, 23, Photograph of man released

March 25, 2013, 12:05 pm
$
0
0
This is 51 Division's first installment of "Project Captivate."

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

A Bench Warrant has been issued for Hassan Hassan, 23, of Toronto.

He is wanted for:

1. Assault
2. Assault with a Weapon
3. Threatening Death
4. Intimidation

He is described as black, 6’2”, 180 lbs., with brown eyes and hair braided in cornrows. He is known to frequent the downtown core.

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.

↧

Homicide #13/2013, Nisan Nirmalendran, 21, Update, Security camera video released of Person of Interest

March 25, 2013, 1:41 pm
$
0
0
On Thursday, March 21, 2013, at 11:26 p.m., police received several calls for the sound of gunshots on Bleecker Street.

See previous release.

Security camera video has been released. Click here to view video on YouTube.

The Person of Interest has not yet been identified nor has the suspect. The Person of Interest was wearing distinctive clothing, including what appears to be a white-and-black striped shirt or scarf. He makes several attempts to conceal his identity while entering/exciting 55 Bleecker Street.

Witnesses report seeing three to four people fleeing from the area of 55 Bleeker Street and entering a silver van and a dark-coloured compact car. Security camera video has captured two vehicles matching this description, driving north on Sherbourne Street at the time of the incident.

Investigators would like to speak to anyone who was driving, or walking, in the area of Sherbourne Street/Wellseley Avenue East on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at approximately 11:15 p.m. If anyone saw these two vehicles together on an unrelated date and time, investigators would like to hear from you.

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, 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.

↧

Missing man, Adelino Pereira, 47

March 26, 2013, 6:54 am
$
0
0
The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Adelino Pereira, 47, was last seen on Monday, March 25, 2013, at 6:30 a.m., in the Dufferin Street/St. Clair Avenue West area.

He is described as white, 5'7", thin build, green eyes, dark-brown hair with a bald spot. He was last seen wearing a beige jacket, beige sweater and denim jeans.

Police are concerned for his safety.

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, 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.

↧

--- Article Removed ---

March 26, 2013, 7:54 am
$
0
0
***
***
*** RSSing Note: Article removed by member request. ***
***
↧
↧

Police request assistance with robbery investigation

March 26, 2013, 9:18 am
$
0
0
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a robbery investigation.

It is reported that:

- the victim met the suspect through Facebook, while looking to purchase a pair of Air Jordan running shoes

- on Monday, March 25, 2013, at 6 p.m., the victim agreed to meet the suspect at the Downsview subway station to purchase the shoes

- the victim attended the subway station with his friend

- the suspect attended with another person

- the suspect persuaded the victim and his friend to attend the washroom

- the suspect’s friend remained outside the washroom

- the suspect robbed the victim and his friend of their shoes and cellular phones

It is further alleged that:

- on Monday, March 25, 2013, at 9:30 p.m., another victim met the suspect, through Facebook, to buy Air Jordan Running shoes

- that victim was robbed in a similar manner

It is believed that the same suspect is responsible for both robberies.

The suspect is described as black, 18-28, 5'3"-5'6"and 130-150 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black cap, black sweater and a blue denim jacket.

Police believe there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3200, 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.

↧

Homicide #4/2012, Anthony Spencer, 23, Update, Additional charges laid and upgraded

March 26, 2013, 10:36 am
$
0
0
On Saturday, January 21, 2012, at 5 a.m., police responded to a call at Scarborough General Hospital.

See previous release.

On Tuesday, March 26, 2013, additional charges were laid.

Samuel Paul, 22, of Toronto, was charged with:

1. Aggravated Assault
2. Robbery while Armed with a Firearm

Chever Ashley, 22, of Toronto, is charged with:

1. Aggravated Assault
2. Robbery while Armed with a Firearm
3. First Degree Murder (upgraded from Accessory After the Fact to Murder)

Both men appeared in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East on Tuesday, March 26, 2013.

↧
Search

Man faces two counts of Indecent Act

March 26, 2013, 12:41 pm
$
0
0
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in an indecent act investigation.

On Tuesday, March 26, 2013, police arrested a man.

It is alleged that:

- on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, the accused, a visiting student, while in a lab room within York University, engaged in an indecent act while staring at a female student also in the lab

- on Thursday, March 21, 2013, the accused, a visiting student, while in a lab room within York University, committed an indecent act while staring at a female student

John Fletcher, 19, of Maple, has been charged with:

1. two counts of Indecent Act

He is scheduled to appear in court at 1000 Finch Avenue West on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 1 p.m., room 301.

Police believe there may be more victims.

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, 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.

↧

Missing boy, William MacLeod, 15

March 26, 2013, 12:48 pm
$
0
0
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing boy.

William MacLeod, 15, was last seen on Monday, March 25, 2013, at 7:40 a.m., in the Morningside Avenue/Lawrence Avenue East area

He is described as white, 5’8”, 145 lbs., hazel eyes with short, brown hair. He was last seen wearing black “DC” brand running shoes, dark-blue jeans, a green/blue plaid sweater, a red Blue Jays baseball cap, a black knapsack and glasses.

Police are concerned for his 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, 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, Police request assistance with break-and-enter investigation

March 26, 2013, 12:53 pm
$
0
0
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a number of break-and-enters in the midtown and Etobicoke areas.

It is reported that:

- in the last three weeks, the suspects broke into several homes while residents were sleeping at home, targeting their car keys

- the suspects would then steal the victims' cars from their driveways

Police would like to remind the public to secure their vehicles and homes, including arming their alarm systems while at home.

Vehicle keys should not be kept in obvious places.

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.

↧

55 Division "Wanted Wednesday," Arrest update

March 26, 2013, 12:59 pm
$
0
0
On Wednesday, March 13, 2013, a "Wanted Wednesday"news release was issued, requesting the public's assistance locating a wanted man.

See previous release.

On Friday, March 22, 2013, as a result of information received from the public, the accused was located on Gerrard Street East. After a brief foot pursuit, Ryan Codrington, 23, was arrested and charged with:

1. two count of Fraud Under $5,000

He appeared in court at Old City Hall on Saturday, March 23, 2013.

Of the 11 people profiled as 55 Division's Wanted Wednesday in 2013, nine have been arrested and brought before the courts.

55 Division would like to thanks the community for their wonderful support for the “Wanted Wednesday” program.

↧

Media advisory, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 10:30 a.m., Headquarters, media gallery, News conference, Missing man, Stephen Lapowich, 30

March 27, 2013, 2:00 am
$
0
0
On Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at 10:30 a.m., in the media gallery at headquarters, Detective Constable Clayton White will be speaking to the media about a missing man.

Stephen Lapowich, 30, was last seen on Monday, March 27, 2011, in Toronto.

His mother, Gayle Lapowich, his sister, Deena Eastman and his brother, Mark Lapowich, will be on hand.

See previous release.

The conference will be available on the Bell TOC in HD/SDI.

↧
Viewing all 23668 articles
Browse latest View live
Search
<script src="https://jsc.adskeeper.com/r/s/rssing.com.1596347.js" async> </script>