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Elopee, Justin Williams, 29

April 16, 2013, 8:15 pm
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The Toronto Police is requesting the public’s assistance locating an elopee.

Justin Williams, 29, was last seen on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at 1001 Queen Street West.

He is described as white, 6’, 175 lbs., brown eyes, medium build, and a shaved head. He has a tattoo of “J.W” between his thumb and index finger. He was last seen wearing a blue/grey sweater and blue jeans.

Police are concerned for his 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, 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 faces 26 G20 charges, Joel Saleem Bitar, 27, Property damage estimated at more than $400,000

April 17, 2013, 2:00 am
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The Toronto Police Service has charged an American man with 26 offences arising from the G20 Summit in Toronto in June 2010.

Joel Saleem Bitar, 27, from New York City, returned to Canada from the United States voluntarily and surrendered to police on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. He was taken to 23 Division and processed on the outstanding Canada Wide Warrant for G20-related offences and held in custody.

He is scheduled to appear in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 10 a.m.

It is alleged that:

- the accused used a hammer to smash the windows of a TPS police car, while a police officer was inside the vehicle, near the intersection of Queen Street West and Spadina Avenue

- the accused smashed the windows of a Starbucks on Queen Street West

- the accused smashed the windows and ATMs at a Scotiabank branch on Queen Street West

- the accused smashed the windows of a Subway sandwich shop on Queen Street West

- the accused threw a rock at a line of police officers

- the accused threw a rock through a window of a TD branch on Bay Street, and the glass struck both a security officer and a female customer

- the accused, in the King Street West/Bay Street area, jumped on a police car and then threw a rock at a police mini-van

- the accused used a pick-axe hammer and smashed holes in six panes of glass at Commerce Court

- the accused damaged the windows at a TD branch on Yonge Street

- the accused entered the Urban Outfitters store on Yonge Street and removed a retail store display item

- the accused went to the American Apparel store on Yonge Street, removed several of the mannequins and threw them into the street

- the accused and two other males took the metal base of a street caution sign and used it to smash a window at the CARLU on Yonge Street

- the accused smashed the windows at a Starbucks on Yonge Street

- the accused threw a large rock at a police mini-van, smashing the window

Joel Saleem Bitar, 27, has been charged with:

1) a total of 13 counts of Mischief over $5,000
2) Two counts of Intimidation of a Justice System Participant by Violence
3) Obstruct Peace Officer
4) Assault Peace Officer with a Weapon
5) Five counts of Mischief Endangering Life
6) Break-and-Enter with intent
7) Possession Property Obtained by Crime
8) Disguise with Intent
9) Common Nuisance

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Missing woman, Arielle Cooper-Rolston, 22

April 17, 2013, 5:54 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing woman.

Arielle Cooper-Rolston, 22, was last seen on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at 6:40 p.m., in the Pharmacy Avenue/401 area.

She is described as having a medium-dark complexion, 5’4”, 145 lbs., with dark hair worn in a bun. She was last seen wearing a black coat with a black fur-lined hood and dark pants. She wears brown rimmed glasses and was carrying a black duffel bag and a hockey stick.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4200, 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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55 Division "Wanted Wednesday," Patricia Hogan, 35

April 17, 2013, 6:00 am
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55 Division’s Crime Management Team, in this installment of “Wanted Wednesday,” is looking for Patricia Hogan, 35, of Toronto.

She is wanted for:

1. Criminal Harassment
2. two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation

It’s alleged that:

- numerous, continual phone calls are being made by the suspect and she is attending places where the victim is

She is described as white, 5’9”, 210 lbs., with brown hair and hazel eyes. She has numerous tattoos, including two on her neck.

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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Missing woman Muna Badu, 18

April 17, 2013, 6:16 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing woman.

Muna Badu, 18, was last seen on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at 7 p.m., in the Tandridge Crescent area.

She is described as having a light-brown complexion, 5’5”, 125 lbs., black hair, brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hooded vest, grey tights, and black Jordan runners.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2300, 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 woman located, Arielle Cooper-Rolston, 22

April 17, 2013, 6:17 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing woman.

Arielle Cooper-Rolston, 22, was last seen on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at 6:40 p.m., in the Pharmacy Avenue/401 area.

See previous release.

She was located on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at approximately 9 a.m.

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Traffic death investigation, Avenue Road/Hillhurst Boulevard

April 17, 2013, 6:26 am
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On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at 9 a.m., police responded to a call for a personal-injury collision at Avenue Road/Hillhurst Boulevard.

It is reported that:

- a 57-year-old man was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Impala Maple Leaf taxi, eastbound on Hillhurst Boulevard, approaching Avenue Road

- the taxi entered Avenue Road on a green light and, for reasons unknown, left the roadway and struck a light standard

The driver was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. An 18-year-old female passenger was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

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.

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Elopee located, Justin Williams, 29

April 17, 2013, 6:30 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating an elopee.

Justin Williams, 29, was last seen on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at 1001 Queen Street West.

See previous release.

He was located on Wednesday, April 17, 2013.

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Missing man located, Mohsen Ashrafi Karahroudi, 76

April 17, 2013, 6:34 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.

Mohsen Ashrafi Karahroudi, 76, was last seen on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at 1:30 p.m., in the Finch Avenue East/Willowdale Avenue area.

See previous release.

He was located on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 12:35 a.m.

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55 Division "Wanted Wednesday," Andre Martin, 28, Update, Man arrested, faces five charges in drug investigation

April 17, 2013, 8:54 am
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On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, officers from 55 Division arrested a man featured in a "Wanted Wednesday" news release.

See previous release.

Andre Martin, 28, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1) Possession of Marijuana Over
2) Possession of Marijuana for the Purpose
3) Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
4) Fail To Stop for Police
5) Fail To Stop for an Accident

55 Division is very pleased to point out that, with the arrest of Andre Martin, 10 of the 15 people profiled on "Wanted Wednesday" in 2013 have now been arrested.

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.

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Missing woman, Kasandra Bolduc, 22

April 17, 2013, 9:47 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing woman.

Kasandra Bolduc, 22, was last seen in Toronto in December 2012. She is described as white, 5'2", 110 lbs., with long, straight, brown hair and brown eyes, and has tattoos on her left hand and right hip.

She has been known to travel between Toronto and Elliot Lake.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1405, 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 request assistance with assault investigation Gerrard Street East/Woodbine Avenue area

April 17, 2013, 12:05 pm
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On Wednesday, April 17, 2013, police started an assault investigation in the Gerrard Street East/Woodbine Avenue area.

It is reported that:

- on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, between 2:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. two men were walking in the Gerrard Street East/Woodbine Avenue area

- the victims came upon a group of approximately 10 men

- a fight erupted, resulting in the victims being assaulted by the men

- the men fled the area

The victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspects are described as 21-24 and 5’8”.

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.

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Media advisory, Thursday, April 18, 2013, 10:30 a.m., EMS/Fire Headquarters, 4330 Dufferin Street, Communicators week-kick off, award ceremony

April 18, 2013, 2:00 am
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On Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 10:30 a.m., at EMS/Fire headquarters, 4330 Dufferin Street, TPS Communication Services Manager Dion Evelyn will kick off Communicators Week.

Since 2001, the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Emergency Medical Services and Toronto Fire Services have each honoured one of their outstanding communications employees as Communicator of the Year.

Chief William Blair, Toronto EMS Chief Paul Raftis and Toronto Fire Services Chief Jim Sales will present awards to the recipients of the Communicator of the Year award for each of the respective services.

For media enquires, please contact Toronto Fire Services at 416-338-0763.

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Teacher faces four charges in sexual assault investigation, Christopher Parkin, 40, Photograph of man released

April 18, 2013, 6:36 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:

- during the 2011 school year, a teacher at Forest Hill Collegiate Institute sexually assaulted a female student

It is further alleged that:

- in April 2013 the same teacher, teaching at Forest Hill Collegiate Institute,
committed the offence of Sexual Exploitation in relation to another female student

On Wednesday, April 17, 2013, Christopher Parkin, 40, of Toronto, was charged with:

1. three counts of Sexual Exploitation
2. Sexual Assault

He is scheduled to appear in court at 1000 Finch Avenue West, on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 10 a.m.

Police believe there may be more victims.

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.

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Public Safety Alert, Lost medication

April 18, 2013, 6:38 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a quantity of lost medication.

On Wednesday, April 17, 2013, between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., a bottle of liquid Methadone and a quantity of Oxycocet, Clonazepam and Testosterone capsules were lost near the intersection of Kipling Avenue/Albion Road.

These drugs could be harmful/fatal if ingested, especially to children.

Anyone finding the medication is asked not to handle it, but to contact police
at 416-808-2300, 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

April 18, 2013, 6:43 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a report of a sexual assault on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at approximately 4:50 a.m.

It is reported that:

- a woman was on her way to enter Vari Hall on the York University campus when a man on a bicycle approached her and tried to engage her in conversation

- the woman refused and tried to enter the building, when the man sexually assaulted her

- the woman pushed the man away and he fled on his bicycle

The man is described as black, 5’6”-5”7”, 18-21, skinny build, 90-120 lbs., with a thin face and nose. He was wearing a black toque, dark jacket, possibly dark-brown or black, worn-out, thin winter jacket, dark khaki pants, and black shoes.

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.

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55 Division "Wanted Wednesday," Arrest update

April 18, 2013, 11:07 am
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On Wednesday, April 17, 2013, police arrested a woman in connection with "Wanted Wednesday."

See previous release.

Patricia Hogan, 35, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1) two counts of Assault with a Weapon
2) Threaten Death
3) Criminal Harassment
4) two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation

She was scheduled to appear in court at College Park, on Thursday, April 18, 2013, room 501, at 10 a.m.

55 Division would like to thank the community for their continued interest in the “Wanted Wednesday” program.

With the arrest of Patricia Hogan yesterday 11 of the 15 people profiled in 2013 have now been arrested.

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.

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Homicide #23/2012, John Raposo, 35, Update, Martino Caputo arrested and extradited to Toronto, Rabih Alkhalil remains in Greece, pending an extradition hearing

April 18, 2013, 12:43 pm
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On Monday, June 18, 2012, at 3:32 p.m., police responded to numerous calls for the sound of gunshots in the College Street/Montrose Avenue area.

Police responded and located a man on the patio of the Sicilian Ice Cream Shop on College Street, suffering from obvious gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

See previous release.

On Saturday, February 16, 2013, Martino Caputo, 39, of Toronto, was arrested by the German authorities and held in Germany pending an extradition hearing.

On Thursday, April 11, 2013, he was returned to Canada on the following charges:

1) First-Degree Murder
2) Conspiracy to Commit Murder

He also faces drug-related charges held by the Niagara Regional Police Service.

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall, on Thursday, April 18, 2013, room 101, at 10 a.m.

Rabih Alkhalil remains in Greece, pending an extradition hearing to Canada.

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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Public Safety Alert, Suspicious Incident

April 18, 2013, 1:50 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a suspicious incident at Gateway Public School.

It is reported that:

- on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at 4:15 p.m., a man approached a 10-year-old girl, who was alone in a soccer field, and began to pull on her shirt sleeve with his hand and insisted that he walk her home

- the girl ran towards the school

- the man left the area

This man is described as brown, 30-40, 5’8”, medium build, short black hair with a moustache. He was last seen wearing a dark-blue zip-up hoodie, a white T-shirt, light-blue track pants and black shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5400, 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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Media advisory, Friday, April 19, 2013, 10 a.m., Underpass Gate, between Fenelon Drive and Roywood Drive, Dedication of the Don Valley Parkway Bridge over Underpass Gate for two fallen Toronto police officers, Detectives Michael Irwin and Douglas Sinclair

April 19, 2013, 2:00 am
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On Friday, April 19, 2013, at 10 a.m., a dedication of the Don Valley Parkway Bridge over Underpass Gate will be held in honour of two fallen Toronto police officers.

On February 27, 1972, Detectives Michael Irwin and Douglas Sinclair were killed by an armed suspect in the line of duty, while investigating a domestic dispute on Roywood Drive.

Members of 32 Division and the Toronto Police Service continue to remember Detectives Michael Irwin and Douglas Sinclair as fallen colleagues, as “heroes in life, not death.” In recognition of this, City Council approved signs placed on both sides of the Don Valley Parkway Bridge over Underpass Gate, following a motion put forth by Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong.

The dedication ceremony will be attended by the Irwin and Sinclair families, members of the community, politicians and members of the Toronto Police Service, including Dr. Alok Mukherjee, Chair, Toronto Police Services Board; Chief William Blair; OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis; Superintendent Selwyn Fernandes, Unit Commander of 32 Division; Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, City Councillor for Don Valley East, Ward 34; Honourable Michael Coteau. M.P.P. for Don Valley East; Mike McCormack, President, Toronto Police Association; and TPS Reverend Walter Kelly.

Road closures will be in effect. Underpass Gate will be closed, in both directions, between Fenelon Drive and Roywood Drive on Friday, April 19, 2013, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

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