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Man wanted for Attempting to Disarm Police Officer, Brian Christopher Hutchings, 29, Photograph of man released

April 8, 2013, 6:52 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a wanted man.

It is alleged that:

- on Sunday, April 7, 2013, police attempted to arrest a man at 375 Bleecker Street

- as the officers approached, the man threw a bicycle at the officers and a violent struggle ensued

- the man attempted to disarm both officers and escaped from the officers

Both officers were injured and required hospital treatment. One officer was released while the second officer has been admitted for observation.

An arrest warrant has been obtained for Brian Christopher Hutchings, 29, of no fixed address.

He is described as white, 5’9”, 180 lbs., with short brown hair and green eyes.

He is wanted for:

1. two counts of Assaulting a Peace Officer
2. two counts of Assault with intent to resist arrest
3. two counts of Disarming a Peace Officer
4. Escape from Lawful Custody
5. Possession of Marijuana (under)

He is considered dangerous. Do not approach.

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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Sexual Assault Alert, Markham Road/Lawrence Avenue East area, Public assistance sought

April 8, 2013, 6:56 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a sexual assault investigation.

On Wednesday April 3, 2013, at 7 p.m., police were called to the Markham Road/Lawrence Avenue East area for a sexual assault.

It is reported that:

- an 18-year-old woman was seated on a TTC bus when a man sat down beside her

- the man sexually assaulted her while he pretended to sleep

- the man fled the bus when the woman pushed him away

The man is described as brown, approximately 50, with black hair, brown eyes, and a moustache. He was wearing a white waist-length jacket, blue jeans and a black toque.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or experienced a similar incident while on the TTC.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4304, 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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Missing girl located Ayana Olver, 13

April 8, 2013, 6:59 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing girl.

Ayana Olver, 13, was last seen on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at 8:30 p.m., near Kingsview Boulevard in the Kipling Avenue/Dixon Road area.

See previous release.

She was located on Monday, April 8, 2013, at 3:45 a.m.

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Man wanted in sexual assault investigation, Kervel Joseph, 20, Update, Arrest made

April 8, 2013, 7:01 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in a sexual assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- between September 2011 and August 2012, the accused sexually assaulted a young girl

See previous release.

On Saturday, April 6, 2013, Kervel Joseph, 20, was arrested. He is charged with:

1) Sexual assault
2) Invitation to sexual touching
3) Sexual interference
4) Sexual exploitation

He appeared in court at Old City Hall on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at 10 a.m.

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Missing woman located, Betty Cohen, 85

April 8, 2013, 7:04 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing woman.

Betty Cohen, 85, was last seen on Sunday, April 8, 2013, at approximately 3 p.m., in the Yonge Street/Empress Avenue area.

See previous release.

She was located on Monday, April 8, 2013, at approximately 4:30 a.m.

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Missing girls, Alanna Panopoulos, 16, and Maya Sealey, 15

April 8, 2013, 7:08 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating two missing girls, who are believed to be together.

Alanna Panopoulos, 16, and Maya Sealey, 15, were last seen on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at 4 p.m., in the Kensington Market area. It is thought the girls may have attended Dundas Square that evening to see a movie.

Alanna is described as white, 5’2”, 110 lbs., long straight blonde hair with pink highlights. She was last seen wearing black nylon leggings, a white shirt, a khaki-coloured camo jacket and black leather boots.

Maya is described as 5’6”, 115 lbs., with short black hair. She was last seen wearing black shorts, black leggings, blue denim shirt, grey sweater, grey tight winter jacket and black leather Dr. Martens boots.

Police are concerned for their 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, 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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51 Division "Project Captivate," Wanted man, Luis Medeiros, 44, Photograph of man released

April 8, 2013, 12:21 pm
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This is 51 Division's third installment of "Project Captivate." The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a wanted man.

A warrant has been issued for Luis Medeiros, 44, of Toronto, for:

1) Fail to Attend Court
2) Conditional Sentence Order Breach

He is described as white, 5’8”, 161 lbs., brown eyes with shoulder-length black hair.

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.

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Man charged in sexual assault investigation Peter Thimio, 33, Photograph of man released

April 8, 2013, 1:55 pm
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On Thursday, April 4, 2013, 22 Division officers arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- between July 2010 and July 2011, the accused was working as a swimming instructor with Big Pete's Swimming School and sexually assaulted a female employee on multiple occasions

Peter Thimio, 33, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1) Sexual interference
2) Invitation to sexual touching
3) Sexual assault
4) Sexual exploitation
5) Sexual assault

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Monday, May 13, 2013, room 202, at 9 a.m.

Police believe there may be more victims.

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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22 Division's "Catch-22 Tuesday," Grzegorz Pelka, 43

April 9, 2013, 4:00 am
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This is another installment of 22 Division’s “Catch-22 Tuesday.” We are requesting the public's assistance locating Grzegorz Pelka, 43, Toronto. He is wanted for:

1. six counts of Break-and-Enter
2. two counts of Possession of Proceeds of Crime
3. Mischief Under

A photograph of Grzegorz Pelka has been released.

For further information, please visit our 22 Division Facebook page and follow @the22news on twitter.

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 man, Sergey Kotylev, 40

April 9, 2013, 7:40 am
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Sergey Kotylev, 40, was last seen on Monday, April 8, 2013, at 9 a.m., in the Bathurst Street/Sheppard Avenue West area.

He is described as white, 5'10", 176 lbs., with short brown hair and a mole under his right eye. He was wearing a blue long-sleeve T-shirt, blue denim pants, a long black winter jacket and black winter boots.

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 girls located, Alanna Panopoulos, 16, and Maya Sealey, 15

April 9, 2013, 1:35 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating two missing girls.

Alanna Panopoulos, 16, and Maya Sealey, 15, were last seen on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at 4 p.m., in the Kensington Market area.

See previous release.

They were both located on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at noon.

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Police request assistance identifying a man and woman wanted in a robbery investigation, Security camera images released

April 9, 2013, 1:38 pm
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The Toronto Police Hold Up Squad is requesting the public’s assistance identifying a man and woman wanted in a robbery investigation.

On Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at 11 p.m., it is alleged that:

- a man and woman entered Starbank Convenience, located at 340 College Street

- they browsed the store aisles, then approached the store attendant and a 10" knife was pulled out

- the attendant fled in fear

- the man walked behind the counter and took a quantity of money from the cash register and they both ran from the store and into an awaiting vehicle

The vehicle is described as a light-coloured four-door sedan.

The man is described as Aboriginal, 6’2", 250 lbs., glasses with black frames. He was wearing a striped sweater, black winter jacket and black Adidas pants with three white stripes down the sides.

The woman is described as Aboriginal, mid 20’s, 5’, with long black hair. She was wearing a camouflage jacket with fur trimmed-hood, black top with a round native Mohawk symbol.

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.starbank robbery

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Missing man located, Sergey Kotylev, 40

April 9, 2013, 1:41 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.

Sergey Kotylev, 40, was last seen on Monday, April 8, 2013, at 9 a.m., in the Bathurst Street/Sheppard Avenue West area.

See previous release.

He was located on Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

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Media advisory, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 11 a.m., 42 Division, 242 Milner Avenue, Positive Ticketing launched in Scarborough

April 9, 2013, 4:00 pm
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Join Deputy Chief Peter Sloly on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at 11 a.m., at 42 Division, 242 Milner Avenue, to help launch 42 Division's "Positive Ticketing."

This is a ticket you’ll want to get! Starting on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, officers from 42 Division will be recognizing members of the public who they find performing a good deed, assisting in an investigation or simply coming to the aid of a fellow citizen, by issuing them a "Positive Ticket" on the spot.

This innovative approach to community safety will provide officers with a tool to thank community members and reinforce the contributions that they have made.

Attached to each “ticket” are coupons for free products from sponsoring companies Mac’s Convenience Stores, McDonald’s Restaurants and Pizza Pizza. Recipients may also be eligible for further “rewards” from local businesses, such as gift cards and movie passes.

Also at the launch will be two "Positive Ticket" recipients. Come and hear their stories and learn how the private sector has provided the skills and resources necessary for this initiative to succeed.

For further information, please contact Constable Patricia Hung at 416-808-4234 or by e-mail at patricia.hung@torontopolice.on.ca.

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Media advisory, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 11 a.m., 42 Division, 242 Milner Avenue, Positive Ticketing launched in Scarborough

April 10, 2013, 2:00 am
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Join Deputy Chief Peter Sloly on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at 11 a.m., at 42 Division, 242 Milner Avenue, to help launch 42 Division's "Positive Ticketing."

This is a ticket you’ll want to get! Starting on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, officers from 42 Division will be recognizing members of the public who they find performing a good deed, assisting in an investigation or simply coming to the aid of a fellow citizen, by issuing them a "Positive Ticket" on the spot.

This innovative approach to community safety will provide officers with a tool to thank community members and reinforce the contributions that they have made.

Attached to each “ticket” are coupons for free products from sponsoring companies Mac’s Convenience Stores, McDonald’s Restaurants and Pizza Pizza. Recipients may also be eligible for further “rewards” from local businesses, such as gift cards and movie passes.

Also at the launch will be two "Positive Ticket" recipients. Come and hear their stories and learn how the private sector has provided the skills and resources necessary for this initiative to succeed.

For further information, please contact Constable Patricia Hung at 416-808-4234 or by e-mail at patricia.hung@torontopolice.on.ca.

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Media advisory, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 10 a.m., York Memorial Collegiate Institute, 2690 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto Police Service & York Memorial Collegiate Institute celebrate International Day of Pink

April 10, 2013, 3:00 am
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On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at 10 a.m., the Toronto Police Service, in partnership with the students at York Memorial Collegiate Institute, will celebrate International Day of Pink with the launch of an anti-bullying video.

Chief Bill Blair and members of the Toronto Police Service's LGBT Internal Support Network will be joined by Toronto District School Board Chief Academic Officer Sandy Spyropoulos, Trustee Chris Tonks, Superintendent of Education Glenford Duffus, and York Memorial Collegiate Institute Principal Suzana Greenaway.

Members of the media are invited to attend the event. The video can be found on the Toronto Police Service YouTube channel by clicking here. Follow the event on Twitter at #stopbullying or #dayofpink and visit us on Facebook for event details. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube and you can join the dialogue on Google+

The International Day of Pink started when a Nova Scotia teen was bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. His fellow students rallied – by all wearing pink – and showed their solidarity against LGBT-based discrimination.

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Missing woman Lioubov Babycheva, 56

April 10, 2013, 4:51 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating 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.

She is described as white, 5’1", 119 lbs., medium build with dark hair and speaks Russian. She was wearing a grey toque with a black design, a long black jacket with a fur collar, a red scarf, blue pajama bottoms, and beige boots with fur lining.

Police are concerned for her safety.

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.

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Homicide #34/2012, George Fawell, 24, Update, Canada Wide Arrest Warrant issued for Ashley Andrews, 28, Photograph of woman released

April 10, 2013, 6:17 am
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On Friday, August 24, 2012, at 10:45 a.m., police responded to a radio call for a possible sudden death near 870 Queen Street East, at Jimmie Simpson Park.

See previous release.

A Canada Wide Arrest Warrant has been issued for Ashley Andrews, 28.

She is wanted for:

1. Accessory After the Fact to Murder
2. two counts of Attempting to Obstruct Justice

A photograph of the woman has been 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, 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, Man wanted, Manuel Valle Osorio, 34, Photograph of man released

April 10, 2013, 6:20 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a suspect in a sexual assault.

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

Manuel Valle Osorio, 34, of Toronto, is wanted for Sexual Assault.

He is described as 5'8", 196 lbs., with short, black hair, brown eyes and a goatee.

A photograph of Manuel Valle Osorio has been released.

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.


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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55 Division "Wanted Wednesday," Justin Stern, 33

April 10, 2013, 10:02 am
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55 Division’s Crime Management, in its latest installment of “Wanted Wednesday,” is looking for Justin Stern, 30.

He is wanted for:

1, three counts of Fail to Comply with Probation
2, Theft Under $5,000

It’s alleged that:

- a man walked into a drug store on Queen Street East and stole a quantity of pain-relief medication

- the man was identified by police through security camera footage

Justin Stern, 30, is described as white, 6’, 170 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes.

In addition to presenting "Wanted Wednesday" on both social and traditional media, 55 Division has begun sending out letters to the wanted parties at their last known address. The purpose of the letter is to have the person contact 55 Division to resolve their outstanding warrant or risk becoming the next "Wanted Wednesday."

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, 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 the following: Twitter and Facebook.

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