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Missing woman located, Heidi Grotsch, 40

December 4, 2014, 11:50 am
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Missing girl, Sabrina Capicotto, 15

December 4, 2014, 11:52 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing girl.

Sabrina Capicotto, 15, was last seen on Friday, November 29, 2014, in the Sentinel Road/Sheppard Avenue West area.

She is described as brown, 5'6", 120 lbs, with long black hair and brown eyes.

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.


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Missing girl, Relanda Altidor, 14

December 4, 2014, 11:54 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing girl.

Relanda Altidor, 14, was last seen on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at 7 p.m., in the Overture Road and Kingston Road area.

She is described as black, 5'4", 126 lbs., black hair, last seen wearing a school uniform and a black-and-red checkered winter coat. Police are concerned for her 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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Arson investigation, Oxford Street and Spadina Avenue

December 4, 2014, 12:02 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance with an Arson investigation.

On Monday, December 1, 2014, at 12:57 a.m., police responded to a 9-1-1 call for a fire in the Oxford Street and Spadina Avenue area.

The fire engulfed a row of houses, causing extensive property damage.

The fire was investigated by the Office of the Fire Marshal and is determined to have been set deliberately. This fire is being investigated as an Arson.

Anyone who may have seen or heard anything, or who has any video that may assist with this investigation, is asked 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, 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 #55/2014, Media advisory, Thursday, December 4, 2014, at 8:30 p.m., 41 Division, 2222 Eglinton Avenue East, Media scrum

December 4, 2014, 4:30 pm
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On Thursday, December 4, 2014, at 8:30 p.m., at 41 Division, 2222 Eglinton Avenue East, Detective David Dickson, Homicide, will update the media in regards to Homicide #55/2014.


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Etobicoke Lakeshore Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 6, 2014, 10 a.m., Road closures

December 5, 2014, 3:00 am
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On Saturday, December 6, 2014, the 24th Annual Etobicoke Lakeshore Christmas Parade will take place. Approximately 500 participants, 10 bands, 20 floats, and 30 vehicles will take part.

Starting at 8 a.m., the parade participants will assemble on Birmingham Street (from Dwight Avenue to Islington Avenue) and on Dwight Avenue (from Birmingham Street to Lake Shore Boulevard West).

At 10 a.m., the parade will proceed:

- southbound on Dwight Avenue: southbound lanes

- westbound on Lake Shore Boulevard West: westbound lanes

- dispersal in the parking lot and on Lake Shore Boulevard West between 36th and 37th Streets

Road closures: 8 a.m.:

- Dwight Avenue, from Lake Shore Boulevard West to Birmingham Street

- Birmingham Street, from Dwight Avenue to Islington Avenue

Road closures: 9:45 a.m.:

- Lake Shore Boulevard West, from Royal York Road to 37th Street

Motorists can expect delays in the area and should consider alternate methods of transportation.

TTC streetcars on Lake Shore Boulevard West will be replaced at 9 a.m. with bus services, which will utilize the following route until the parade has concluded (approximately noon):

- northbound Royal York Road

- westbound on Struthers Street

- westbound on New Toronto Street

- northbound on Kipling Avenue

- westbound on Horner Avenue

- southbound on Brown’s Line

Return: in the opposite direction

The 44 Kipling South bus will return north at the Old Kipling Loop north of Lake Shore Boulevard West.

The Islington 110 Service will run the following route:

- southbound Islington Avenue

- westbound on Birmingham Street

- southbound Ninth Street

- westbound to Tenth Street

- northbound on Coin Street

- eastbound on Garnett Janes Road

Return: in the opposite direction.


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Police hunting suspect in series of bank robberies, Security camera video and images of suspect released

December 5, 2014, 5:06 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a man wanted in a series of bank robberies throughout the city.

On Thursday, October 23, 2014, at 10:35 a.m., a well-dressed man attended a bank branch in the Rogers Road and Keele Street area.

It is reported that:

- he approached the teller and demanded money

- he indicated he had a gun

- he opened his jacket to reveal a concealed black handgun

- he was given a quantity of money and fled

On Thursday, November 6, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., the same well-dressed man entered a bank branch in the Queens Plate Drive and Highway 27 area.

It is reported that:

-he approached the teller and showed her a hold-up note

- the note demanded money and indicated he had a gun

- other tellers took notice of the man

- he fled the bank having obtained nothing

On Monday, November 10, 2014 at 4:25 p.m., the same man entered a bank branch in the College Street and Grace Street area.

It is reported that:

- he showed the teller a robbery note demanding money

- the note indicated he had a gun

- he took a black handgun out of a carrying case he had

- the teller handed him a quantity of money and he fled

Also on Monday, November 10, 2014, at 4:55 p.m., he walked in to a bank branch in the Bloor Street West and Dovercourt Road area.

It is reported that:

- he retreated to the vestibule where he spoke on his phone

- he then approached the teller and gave her note

- the note indicated he had a gun and demanded a specific amount of money

- he threatened to kill the teller if she did not comply

- the handle of the gun was seen inside the carrying case he had

- he was given a quantity of money and fled

The man is described as white, 5'11"-6'2", 45-60, wearing sunglasses, tan gloves and a hooded jacket. In each robbery, he is carrying a tan-coloured carrying case.

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

Police believe he is armed and dangerous. If he is located, do not approach him. Call 9-1-1.

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, Public assistance sought identifying man

December 5, 2014, 5:10 am
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The Toronto Police Service is alerting the public to a Sexual Assault investigation and requesting the public's assistance identifying the suspect.

It is reported that:

- on Monday, December 2, 2014, at approximately 12:45 a.m., a 30-year-old woman was walking in the Queen Street East/Sherbourne Street area

- she was sexually assaulted by a man in an alleyway

The man is described as having a dark complexion, 20-30, with a thin build and wide nose. He was wearing a red hoodie, loose-fitting pants, and an earring in his right ear.

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 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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Girl, 12, Boy 14, arrested in robbery spree, Face abduction charges for robbing victim of baby

December 5, 2014, 8:01 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of two arrests in two separate robberies.

It is alleged that:

- on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at approximately 7:45 p.m., a 38-year-old woman was walking in the Markham Road/Lawrence Avenue East area

- as the woman walked into a pathway off Greenbrae Circuit, a girl and a boy grabbed her and pushed her to the ground

- the two tore off a purse slung across the woman's chest and fled

- the woman flagged down a passerby who called police

- police searched the area but were unable to located the pair

It is further alleged that:

- later, at approximately 10:45 p.m., a 29-year-old woman was walking southbound on Livingston Road, from the Guildwood GO Station, with her 21-month-old daughter

- from behind, the pair grabbed onto the woman, assaulted her and made a demand for her infant, money, and cellphone

- during the assault, the pair threatened to injure the infant

- throughout the assault, the woman protected her daughter until she fell backwards, exposing her daughter

- at this point, the girl grabbed the infant from her mom

- the mother managed to grab her daughter back from the girl

- the pair kicked and punched the woman again before fleeing

- the mother called police immediately

- moments after police arrived, they arrested the girl, fleeing the scene

- a perimeter was immediately set up

- at approximately 12:15 a.m., the boy was tracked down within the perimeter and arrested

The mother and daughter were taken to hospital with minor injuries and later released.

The 12 year-old girl, of Toronto, is charged with:

1) Abduction of person under 14
2) Assault
3) two counts of Robbery
4) Uttering threats

The 14-year-old boy, of Toronto, is charged with:

1) Abduction of person under 14
2) Assault
3) two counts of Robbery
4) two counts of Uttering threats
5) two counts of Breach of Recognizance
6) two counts of Fail to Comply - Undertaking

They were both scheduled to appear in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East, on Friday, December 5, 2014, in courtroom 408 at 9:30 a.m.

The boy and girl cannot be identified under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

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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22 Division's "Catch-22 Tuesday," Marek Urbaniak, 20, Update, Now arrested

December 5, 2014, 8:08 am
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On Tuesday, November 11, 2014, the Toronto Police Service announced it was looking for Marek Urbaniak, 20, of Toronto.

See previous release.

On Wednesday, November 26, 2014, he surrendered to officers at 22 Division and the warrant was dealt with.


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Media advisory, Friday, December 5, 6-8 p.m., 67 Livingston Road Shortage of Toys, Auxiliary Toy Drive, Auxiliaries Sorting Toys

December 5, 2014, 8:23 am
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The TPS Auxiliary Toy Drive is currently short of about 500 toys for children from 0-2 and seven years and older.

The toys are distributed to 3,000 children who are living in domestic violence shelters over the holidays or in priority neighbourhoods, primarily in the east end of the city.

Auxiliary officers, police officers and community members will be making deliveries of toys on Saturday, December 13.

New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at 41 Division (2222 Eglinton Ave. E..), 42 Division (242 Milner Ave..), 43 Division (4331 Lawrence Ave. E..), 33 Division (50 Upjohn Rd.), TD Canada Trust (2561 Victoria Park Ave..) or at Member of Parliament Rathika Sitsabaiesan’s constituency office (8130 Sheppard Ave. E. Suite #104.).

Auxiliary officers, who volunteer their time to the Toronto Police Service, are sorting toys beginning at 6 p.m. at the plaza strip mall at 67 Livingston Road. in Scarborough.

Auxiliary Inspector Tom Manley will be on hand for media interviews. He can be reached for an interview at 416-618-9297.


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Public Safety Alert, Man wanted for Fail to Comply with Ontario Review Board Order, Ian Young, 49, Correction, Correct Photograph Posted

December 5, 2014, 9:47 am
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The Toronto Police Service is searching for a man wanted for non-compliance with an Ontario Review Board Disposition Order.

Ian Young, 49, was last seen on Monday, December 1, 2014, at approximately 11 a.m., in the area of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) at Queen Street West and Shaw Street. He was scheduled to return to CAMH on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, but failed to do so.

He is described as white, 6'1", 240 lbs., muscular build, dark-brown hair, with a pale complexion and brown eyes.

The photograph released originally was incorrect. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. A correct photograph of the man wanted is now being released.

Police are concerned for the safety of the public. This man may present a public safety risk. If he is located, do not approach him, call 9-1-1.

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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Request for assistance with investigation into injured cyclist, Moore Park Avenue at Hilda Avenue

December 5, 2014, 10:36 am
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On Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at 6:03 p.m., police responded to a call for an incident involving a cyclist who was found unconscious in the Moore Park Avenue and Hilda Avenue area.

It is reported that:

- a 58-year-old man was found unconscious on the roadway with a bicycle near him

The man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

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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Man wanted for Fail to Comply with Ontario Review Board Order, Ian Young, 49, Now arrested

December 5, 2014, 11:58 am
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The Toronto Police Service is searching for a man wanted for non-compliance with an Ontario Review Board Disposition Order.

See previous release.

Ian Young was located on Friday, December 5, 2014, at 12:28 p.m.

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14 Division's "Fugitive Friday," Dennis Drew, 37

December 5, 2014, 1:40 pm
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This is the next installment of 14 Division's "Fugitive Friday". We are looking for Dennis Drew, 37, of Toronto.

He is wanted for:

1) Armed Robbery

It is alleged that:

- on Saturday, November 22, 2014, a man was walking in the area of Queen Street West and Bathurst Street


- the accused asked the victim for a cigarette

- when the victim reached for his cigarettes, the accused produced a knife and held it to the victim's throat

- the accused then forced the victim into an alleyway and robbed him of his gold ring and cell phone

- the accused then fled the area

He is described as white, 6'0", 180 lbs., brown hair, blue eyes, with numerous tattoos including a Chinese symbol and the words "The Game" on his neck.

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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Public Alert, Risk of Catalytic Converter thefts from commercial vehicles

December 5, 2014, 1:43 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a series of catalytic converter thefts from commercial vehicles over the past several months in 42 Division.

Catalytic converters are also known as Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). This type of theft has been occurring throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

If you operate a commercial vehicle (trucks), you need to be aware of the risk of catalytic converter thefts, particularly if your commercial vehicle has large ground clearance.

Thieves are targeting catalysts – located in the exhaust system under the vehicle – because of the scrap metals they contain.

On diesel vehicles, the diesel oxidation catalyst is often integrated with the DPF and there is anecdotal evidence that these are being stolen for their scrap value.


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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Homicide #54/2014, 200 Wellesley Street East, Wasfi Ghalban, 47

December 6, 2014, 7:53 am
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On Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at approximately 11:45 p.m., police received a call for Unknown Trouble at 200 Wellesley Street East.

Officers arrived and entered an apartment. They found a man with significant signs of trauma. Paramedics were called but the man was pronounced on the scene.

The deceased man is now identified as Wasfi Ghalban, 47, the resident of the apartment.

Police request the public's assistance with this investigation. Anyone who may have seen or spoken to the deceased, between Monday, December 1, 2014 and Wednesday, December 3, 2014, is urged to call Detective Sergeant Mike Carbone at 416-808-7400.

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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Media advisory, Monday, December 8, 2014, 10:30 a.m., Headquarters, media gallery, Text 9-1-1 service now available in Toronto

December 8, 2014, 2:00 am
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Members of the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Fire Services and Toronto Paramedic Services will update the media on the introduction of the Text 9-1-1 Service, now available in Toronto for the Deaf, Deafened, Hard of Hearing and Speech Impaired (DHHSI) community.

Important information on how members of the DHHSI community can register for the service will be made available.

Speakers:

- Kristine Kijewski, Director, Operational Support Service, Toronto Police Service

- Dion Evelyn, Manager, Communications Services, Toronto Police Service

- Leo Tsang, Commander, Communications Centre, Toronto Paramedic Services

- Jackie Preston, Division Chief, Communications, Toronto Fire Services

- Tracy Finn, 9-1-1 Emergency Voice Services Coordinator, Communications Services, Toronto Police Service

The news conference is available on TOC.

Watch live on YouTube.


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Media advisory, Monday, December 8, 2014, 2 p.m., Headquarters, media gallery, TPS launches gridlock-reduction campaign, "You know you shouldn't...so don't"

December 8, 2014, 2:30 am
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On Monday, December 8, 2014, at 2 p.m., in the media gallery at headquarters, Chief William Blair will launch the Service's gridlock-reduction campaign, "You know you shouldn't...so don't."

The campaign, running through the end of the month, reminds motorists and pedestrians about behaviour that creates gridlock in the city and the penalties associated with each. An enforcement campaign will follow.

Four brief Public Service Announcements will be shown as part of the launch. They will be available on YouTube afterwards.

The launch will be available on TOC and will be live-streamed.


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Apprehension of man in crisis, Link to list of agencies that provide support and assistance

December 8, 2014, 7:11 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an apprehension of a man in crisis.

It is reported that:

- on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at approximately 8 a.m., police were called by a 37-year-old man who claimed he was armed with a gun and was going to kill himself.

- Divisional officers called upon the Emergency Task Force who responded to the man's home.

- upon entry, the man pointed an object at the officers, then attempted to jump off his balcony.

The officers were able to apprehend the man without incident.

The man was taken to hospital for professional help.

Please click for links to agencies that provide support and assistance to those in crisis.


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