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State Funeral for Jim Flaherty, Wednesday, April 16, 2014, St. James Cathedral, 65 Church Street, Road closures

April 14, 2014, 1:27 pm
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The following road closures will take place connected with the state funeral for Jim Flaherty.

Effective Monday, April 14, 2014, at 6 p.m., Church Street will be designated as an emergency :"No Stopping" zone, north and southbound, between King Street East and Adelaide Street East, until further notice.

Effective Wednesday, April 16, 2014 , at 9 a.m., King Street East will be closed to traffic between Jarvis Street and Church Street. Streetcars will continue to run until 10 a.m., after which they will be diverted

Effective Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at 10 a.m., the following full road closures will be implemented:

- Adelaide Street East, between Church Street and Jarvis Street
- Church Street, between King Street East and Adelaide Street East
- Jarvis Street, southbound, between Adelaide Street East and King Street East

Police advise that drivers should expect traffic delays and congestion within the surrounding community, and recommends the TTC as an alternative.



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Media advisory, Tuesday, April 15, 2014, 10 a.m., Emergency Medical Services/Toronto Fire HQ 4330 Dufferin Street Award presentation, Communicators of the Year

April 15, 2014, 2:00 am
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Join Toronto Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Toronto Fire Services, and the Toronto Police Service when they announce their respective Emergency Communicators of the Year.

These awards are presented annually in April, during National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week, April 13-19. The awards honour the individual communicator, in each service, who has gone above and beyond, to deliver outstanding service to 9-1-1 callers.

Official remarks at 10 a.m., followed by award presentation, and a media photo opportunity.

Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Time: 10 a.m.

Location:
Toronto Emergency Medical Services/Toronto Fire Headquarters,
4330 Dufferin Street, Toronto, Ontario M3H 5R9,
(parking in Church parking lot off Lodestar Avenue)

Media contact:

Toronto Emergency Medical Services: Kim McKinnon, Superintendent, Public Information and Media, 416-392-2255, cell: 416-995-1371, kmckinn2@toronto.ca

Toronto Fire Service: Adrian Ratushniak, Captain Staff Services, 416-338-9417, cell: 416-578-4316, aratush@toronto.ca

Toronto Police Service: Meaghan Gray, Section Head, Information and Issues Management, 416-808-7095, meaghan.gray@torontopolice.on.ca


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Media advisory Tuesday, April 15, 2014, 12 p.m., Headquarters, media gallery, News conference, Canadian Bankers Association and TPS Hold Up appeal for assistance identifying four bank robbery suspects

April 15, 2014, 2:15 am
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On Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at 12 p.m., in the media gallery at headquarters, the Canadian Bankers Association and TPS Hold Up are holding a news conference in relation to four different bank robbery suspects.

Suspect photographs and security camera video will be released.

Police are requesting the public's assistance with the identification of these suspects.

The conference will be broadcast on Bell TOC.


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Public Safety Alert, Man wanted in Sexual Assault investigation, Queen Street West and Yonge Street area, Security camera images of man released, Update, Man faces six new charges for Sexual Assaults Towdros Wodajo, 56

April 15, 2014, 3:00 am
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On Wednesday, April 9, 2014, the Toronto Police Service requested the public's assistance identifying a man wanted in two Sexual Assault investigations in the Queen Street West and Yonge Street area.

See previous release.

On Friday, April 11, 2014, Towdros Wodajo, 56, of Toronto, was arrested for this series of Sexual Assaults. He faces the following charges:

1) Sexual Assault (two counts)

Investigation has revealed six other incidents of Sexual Assault allegedly committed by this man.

It is alleged that:

- on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, a woman, holding a baby, and a girl (approximately 13), pushing a stroller, were walking on Parliament Street south of Dundas Street

- they entered a store

- a man followed them into the store, approached the girl, and sexually assaulted her. The girl is unidentified.

- on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, a woman, 33, was walking south on Jarvis Street and Dundas Street East

- she was approached from behind and sexually assaulted by a man

- on Thursday, April 10, 2014, a woman, 43, was walking north in the Parliament Street and Carlton Street area

- a man followed her

- she went into a store and was followed inside

- the man sexually assaulted her

- the woman walked away from him

- the man followed her again

- he approached her and sexually assaulted her a second time

- he then fled down the street

- on Friday, April 11, 2014, a woman, 28, was on the sidewalk near Queen Street East and Church Street

- she saw a man approach another woman (unidentified), and sexually assault her

- she went to see if the victim needed help

- she was then also sexually assaulted by the same man

- she followed the man down the street, while calling police

- the man turned and confronted her again, while uttering threats

He now faces the following charges in this series:

1) Sexual Assault (five counts)
2) Sexual Interference
3) Utter Threats (two counts)

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Saturday, April 12, 2014, 10 a.m., room 101.

Police would like to speak to the young girl and woman who have been identified as victims but have not yet spoken to police.

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.


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.


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Toronto Emergency Communicators of the Year announced

April 15, 2014, 7:22 am
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This is the third year Toronto's three emergency services have joined together to honour their respective Emergency Communicators of the Year during National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week. Toronto Emergency Medical Services Chief Paul Raftis, Toronto Fire Service Deputy Chief Darrell Reid and Toronto Police Service Director Kristine Kijewski made the announcements at 10 a.m., today in the atrium of Toronto Emergency Headquarters.

Toronto EMS Deputy Chief Gord McEachen said, in his opening remarks, "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is an opportunity to celebrate the important role Toronto EMS emergency medical dispatchers and all emergency dispatchers play in the health care and public safety system in Toronto. Our service wants to congratulate all emergency communicators across the province for the critical work they do in their communities every day."

"Communications Operators provide a vital, often lifesaving, link between the public and emergency services," Chief Bill Blair said. "Their dedicated, compassionate and unwavering work is recognized by today's award."

Deputy Chief Toronto Fire Darrel Reid said, "Our communicators play an important role in our service. They are a vital link between the person calling for help and our firefighters getting there to help as quickly as possible. They deserve this special recognition for the invaluable service they provide the community."

Chief Paul Raftis presented Communicator of the year to Norm Riviera. Mr. Riviera has worked as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher for eight years. He exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding 911 call taker. He is calm and professional, whether the emergency is a large multi-patient incident like the recent ice storm, when he did not hesitate to work sixteen hours to help his colleagues and the people of Toronto in need, or helping a father to deliver his new baby by giving clear instructions over the phone.

Deputy Chief Darrell Reid presented Communicator of the Year to Jessica Norquay. During the ice storm in December 2013, Ms. Norquay expertly handled over 500 separate events including three two-alarm fires, a Firefighter Mayday incident, and an evacuation of an entire senior citizens residence to a City of Toronto warming centre.

Director Kristine Kijewski, Toronto Police Service, presented Communicator of the Year to Communications Operator Joanna Jenkins. Ms. Jenkins has been in this role since 2002 and exemplifies the TPS core values of respect, integrity and teamwork. She was selected as Communicator of the Year for the manner in which she handled a call in April 2013. She was able to coordinate both police and EMS assistance to help a distraught 10-year-old girl who called 911 to report a potential murder in her home.


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Missing man, Jun Yi Lin, 21

April 15, 2014, 7:26 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Jun Yi Lin, 21, was last seen on Monday, April 14, 2014, at 10 a.m., in the Yonge Street and Finch Avenue East area.

He is described as Asian, 5'8", 170 lbs., short black hair, with brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a purple Lululemon jacket with a hood, dark-blue double-breasted suit jacket, red Mexx turtleneck, green khaki pants and white running shoes with a blue stripe.

Police are concerned for his 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.


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Missing girl Tashia James, 14

April 15, 2014, 7:46 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing girl.

Tashia James, 14, was last seen on Monday, April 14, 2014, at 10:45 p.m, in the Dundas Street West and Kipling Avenue area.

She is described as brown , 5'0", 145 lbs., medium build, with straight black hair.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, 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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Missing girl located, Alsara Garcia, 17

April 15, 2014, 8:02 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing girl.

Alsara Garcia, 17, was last seen on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at approximately 8 p.m., in the Lawrence Avenue East and Manse Road area.

See previous release.

She was located on Monday, April 14, 2014, at approximately 9 p.m.


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22 Division's "Catch-22 Tuesday," Sergei Litoch, 56

April 15, 2014, 8:06 am
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This is the latest instalment of 22 Division's "Catch 22-Tuesday." Today, we are looking for Sergei Litoch, 56. He is wanted for:

1) Impaired Driving
2) Drive Over 80 mgs
3) Fail to Stop After Accident

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

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, 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.

For further information, please visit our 22 Division Facebook page, our TPS 22 Division website page and follow us on Twitter at The22News.


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Canadian Bankers Association and TPS Hold Up appeal for assistance identifying four bank robbery suspects Security camera images/video of suspects released

April 15, 2014, 11:31 am
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Toronto Police Service Hold Up investigators are requesting the public's assistance trying to identify four suspects in unsolved bank robberies.

The Canadian Bankers Association will top up the Crime Stoppers payout by fifty per cent for information leading to the arrest and conviction of these suspects.

"Pleather Bandit"
On Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at 4:10 p.m., the Bank of Montreal was robbed at King Street West and Dufferin Street .

It is reported that:

- a man entered the bank

- he handed over a note, which indicated he was armed with a gun
- he made a verbal demand to the teller for a specific amount of money

- no weapon was seen but he kept his right hand inside his jacket, indicating he was armed.

He is described as being 40-50, 5'10"-6', foreign accent, prescription glasses. He was wearing a brown leather-type jacket with a black toque.


"Man in Black Bandit"
On Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at 3 p.m., the Scotiabank was robbed at Spadina Avenue and Adelaide Street West .

It is reported that:

- the man entered the bank carrying a black bag and approached a teller

- he handed over a robbery note demanding cash

- he pointed to his coat and verbally indicated he was armed with a gun

- no weapon was seen

He is described as white, in his 40s, 5'5"-5'9". He was wearing black clothing and toque, sunglasses, and carrying a laptop bag.

Police are releasing a security camera video of the unknown suspect and requesting the public's assistance with his identification.

YouTube Link: Man in Black Bandit


"Box Cutter Bandit"
On Wednesday March 12, 2014 at 3:10 p.m., the Royal Bank was robbed at Bloor Street West and Royal York Road. Then, at 3:45 p.m., the Scotiabank at Bloor Street West and Windermere Avenue was robbed by the same suspect.

On Wednesday March 26 , 2014, at 3:40 p.m., the CIBC was robbed at Bloor Street West and Royal York Road.

It is reported that:

- the man entered the bank and approached a teller

- he leaned into the counter displaying a box-cutter-style knife in his right hand

- he verbally indicated he was robbing the bank

- he threatened to harm the victim and demanded a specific amount of money


"Mummy Bandit"
- on Thursday, March 27, 2014, at Yonge Street and Carlton Street

- on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, and Tuesday, February 4, 2014, and Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Dundas Street West and Ossington Avenue

- on Saturday, October 5, 2013, and Friday, January 10, 2014, at Spadina Avenue and Fort York Boulveard

- on Monday, Decemb
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Arrest in Robbery Investigation, Towel Bandit Series, Boy, 17, faces 15 charges

April 15, 2014, 12:32 pm
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On Monday, April 14, 2014 Toronto Police Hold Up charged a 17-year-old boy with a series of five retail robberies.

It is alleged that:

- between Monday, February 17, 2014 and Tuesday, March 25, 2014, the boy attended two gas stations and three variety-type stores, disguised with a towel covering his face

- he produced a knife and demanded cash from the victims.

He faces the following charges:

1) Robbery (five counts)
2) Disguise with Intent (five counts)
3) Weapons Dangerous (five counts)

He was scheduled to appear in court at College Park on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, room 501.

The name of the boy cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

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, 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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Sexual Assault Alert, Queen Street East/Broadview Avenue, Security camera images of wanted man released, Update, Man arrested, David Cummins, 25, Faces three charges

April 15, 2014, 4:21 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public and our local media outlets for their assistance identifying a man wanted in a sexual assault investigation.

See previous release.

On Tuesday, May 15, 2014, David Cummins, 25, of Toronto, surrendered to investigators. He is now charged with the following:

1) Sexual Assault
2) Robbery
3) Administer Noxious Substance

He made a court appearance at College Park on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, 10 a.m., room 501.


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Media advisory, Wednesday, April 16, 2014, 7 p.m., Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, Rotunda, 2014 School Crossing Guard Appreciation Night

April 16, 2014, 2:00 am
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On Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at 7 p.m., the School Crossing Guard Long Service Awards will be presented at Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, in the Rotunda.

Toronto Police Service Deputy Chief Peter Sloly and Alok Mukherjee, Chair of the Toronto Police Services Board, will be presenting the School Crossing Guard Long Service Awards.

Over 110 School Crossing Guards will be recognized for their service to the community.

One of the recipients will receive an individual presentation for the "Crossing Guard of the Year" award.

The School Crossing Guard Appreciation Night outlines the important work crossing guards do every day, assisting children safely across in all sorts of weather and environmental conditions.

Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

For further information, please contact Ms. Luisa Brown at 416-808-1903.


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Missing man located, Jun Yi Lin, 21

April 16, 2014, 7:07 am
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Missing girl located, Tashia James, 14

April 16, 2014, 7:28 am
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Missing woman, Roberta Blasak, 69

April 16, 2014, 7:31 am
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance locating a missing woman.

Roberta Blasak, 69, was reported missing on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, from her residence in the Sherbourne Street and Dundas Street East area.

She is described as white, 5'5", thin build and has straight brown hair.

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.


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Missing girl, Gia Andrews, 16

April 16, 2014, 7:40 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing girl.

Gia Andrews, 16, was last seen the evening of Friday, April 11, 2014, in the Lawrence Avenue East and Galloway Road area.

She is described as black, 5'4", 170 lbs., brown eyes, black hair weave parted in the middle.

She is believed to be wearing a baby pink Juicy Couture sweat top, black Chanel boots with laces in front, blue jeans, a blue-and-pink large purse with a brown strap.

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, 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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Police seek public assistance with break-and-enter investigation, Sterling silver stolen

April 16, 2014, 7:54 am
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance locating stolen property from a break-and-enter.

On Friday, April 11, 2014, someone entered a home in the Oriole Parkway and Chaplin Crescent area and removed a quantity of sterling silver jewellery.

The sterling silver is unique, with initials engraved on certain pieces.

1) George Jensen sterling silver coffee service with the bottom of each piece monogrammed with the initials "JR"

2) Twelve-piece sterling silver spoon set, initials "WZ" inscribed on the back of each piece

3) Sixty-piece sterling cutlery, all with "JZ" on the front

4) Twelve-piece sterling silver tea spoon set, with "LT" inscribed

5) Swiss pewter creamer and sugar dish with "JZ" inscribed on each. The sugar dish has legs with hooves, the creamer is wrapped in wicker.

6) Hammered sterling silver with "RZ" monogrammed.

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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Homicide #18/2014, Andrea White, 33, Media advisory, Wednesday, April 16, 2014, 6 p.m., Headquarters, media gallery, Update on investigation

April 16, 2014, 12:58 pm
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On Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at 6 p.m., at police headquarters, in the media gallery, Detective Sergeant Hank Idsinga, Homicide, will be updating the media on the investigation into Homicide #18/2014, the murder of Andrea White, 33.

See previous release.

This broadcast will be available on Bell TOC and live-streamed on Youtube.com/TorontoPolice.
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Homicide #18/2014, Andrea White, 33, Update, Further information on investigation

April 16, 2014, 3:42 pm
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On Saturday, April 12, 2014, shortly after 11 p.m., police responded to the Forest Creek Pathway/Old Finch Avenue area for the sound of gunshots.

Once on scene, police found a woman with obvious injuries.

Andrea White, 33, of Toronto, was pronounced on scene.

See previous release.

There have been a number of unsubstantiated rumours reported in the media and amongst community members in regards to the motivation behind the murder of Andrea White.

The investigation has now progressed to the point that the following may be stated:

- on Friday, April 26, 2013, Kwado Mensah was shot and killed in the Forest Creek housing Co-op

See previous release.

- Sheldon Scrubb is currently charged with Second-Degree Murder in relation to the shooting death of Kwado Mensah. Neither Sheldon Scrubb nor Kwado Mensah resided in the Forest Creek Co-op

- Kwado Mensah was born on April 12, 1993. On April 12, 2014, a memorial service was held at his gravesite

- it is alleged that one or both of the accused, in the Andrea White murder, were friends of Kwado Mensah and attended that memorial service

- it is alleged that, at 11 p.m., Michael Davani and Alwayne Bigby attended the Forest Creek Co-op, and fired a handgun in the general direction of Andrea White's residence on Forest Creek Pathway. It must also be noted that an adjacent unit was struck by a projectile.

- there are no outstanding suspects in the murder of Andrea White

- the firearm, allegedly used during the commission of the offence, has been recovered

- it is the belief of the investigators, based on the evidence that, after attending the memorial service at the gravesite of Kwado Mensah, the two accused acted out their anger by discharging a firearm in the Forest Creek Co-op housing complex where Kwado Mensah was killed

The Toronto Police Service has been, and will continue to be, diligent in keeping the members of this, and all communities in our city, safe.
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