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Homicide #9/2015, Trevor Seraphine, 17, Photograph of deceased and security camera image of suspects released

March 22, 2015, 3:59 pm
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On Saturday, March 21, 2015, at approximately 2:05 a.m., officers responded to a call for a shooting out front of 44 Willowridge Road .

Officers arrived to find a boy with apparent gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he was pronounced.

The victim was shot during a violent altercation with two unknown men. He died of the injuries sustained during the altercation.

Investigators were initially told the deceased was 16. He was 17.

Homicide detectives are looking for two male suspects.

Suspect #1 is described as a brown-skinned male, wearing white track pants and a brown hooded sweatshirt.

Suspect #2 is described as a black male with a receding hairline and short cropped hair. He was wearing a white sweatshirt and light pants.

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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Missing man, George Toth, 82

March 22, 2015, 6:40 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

George Toth, 82, was last seen on Sunday, March 22, 2015, at 6 a.m., in the Bayview Avenue and Sheppard Avenue area.

He is described as white 5'7", stocky build, 180 lbs., grey receding hair, blue eyes and clean-shaven. He was last seen wearing a black spring jacket, baseball cap, blue/black plaid long-sleeve shirt and blue work pants.

He was last seen driving a 2006 Ford Freestar minivan with Ontario licence plate ABEL 174

Police are concerned for his 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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Media advisory, Monday, March 23, 2015, 6 a.m. - 10 a.m., Traffic Services, 9 Hanna Avenue, Motorcycle safety awareness session

March 23, 2015, 1:59 am
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On Monday, March 23, 2015, TPS Traffic Services will be hosting a motorcycle safety awareness session," between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at 9 Hanna Avenue.

With the official start of Spring on Friday, March 20, 2015, motorists will see an increase in motorcycle riders on the roads. With the return of the riding season, and the Toronto Police Service's continued focus on road safety for all road users, Traffic Services will be hosting an awareness session focusing on motorcycle safety. Subject matter experts will be on hand to answer questions about motorcycle equipment safety, rider protection and training.

Since 1995, there have been 62 motorcycle fatalities in Toronto. The causal factors of the collisions were analyzed, and the contributing factors to the crashes were identified.

Some of the of the myths and facts are shown below.

MYTH: Young, inexperienced motorcycle riders are the most at-risk riders and account for the largest number of victims who die in motorcycle crashes.

FACT: From 1995 to 2015, 15 of the 62 motorcycle riders who have died on Toronto roads were under the age of 25. The age group with the highest rate of fatality is the 25-39 year group, which comprises 36 of the 62 victims.

MYTH: Those who die in motorcycle crashes are doing something wrong at the time of the incident. Like other drivers, motorcycle riders can avoid crashes if they drive properly and within the law.

FACT: Between 1995 and 2015, in 22 of the 62 motorcycle fatalities, the driver of the motorcycle was driving properly at the time.

Other facts relating to the 62 motorcycle fatalities from 1995 to 2015:
- all victims were male
- no pattern of where motorcycle collisions occur most
- most of the fatalities occurred when the weather was dry
- times of the collisions were varied and a pattern was not apparent

Safe operation, regardless of the type of vehicle, is critical to the safety of all road users. Together, we can make the roads safer by following all the rules.


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Missing woman located, Jessica Taylor, 23

March 23, 2015, 6:35 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing woman.

Jessica Taylor, 23, was last seen on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at 5 p.m. in the Dundas Street West and Manning Avenue area.

See previous news release.

She was located on Saturday, March 21, 2015.


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Missing man located, George Toth, 82

March 23, 2015, 6:39 am
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Missing girl, Meghan Armstrong, 15

March 23, 2015, 6:42 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing girl.

Meghan Armstrong, 15, was last seen on Friday, March 13, 2015, at 1 p.m., in the Bloor Street West and Yonge Street area.

She is described as white, slim build, 5'4", 110 lbs,, blue eyes, and long wavy dark-brown hair. She was last seen wearing dark-grey cotton trackpants and a black windbreaker-style jacket.

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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Fatal collision #11/2015, Torrens Avenue, near Donlands Avenue

March 23, 2015, 6:49 am
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On Friday, March 20, 2015, at 12:59 a.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision at Torrens Avenue, near Donlands Avenue.

It is reported that:

- a 28-year-old man was reversing his 2010 Ford Mustang into a driveway of a residence on Torrens Avenue

- an 88-year-old woman was struck by the vehicle as the vehicle reversed into the driveway

The woman received life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital, where she was later pronounced.

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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Missing boy, Tyrone Harrison, 16

March 23, 2015, 7:52 am
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance locating a missing boy.

Tyrone Harrison, 16, was last seen on Friday, March 20, 2015, at approximately 5 p.m., in the Jane Street and Grandravine Drive area.

He is described as 5'4", slim build, brown eyes and has short, dyed light-brown hair. He was last seen wearing a brown T-shirt with dark-coloured jeans and black running shoes with a red design.

Police are concerned for his 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 woman, Amina Lawal, 19

March 23, 2015, 11:56 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing woman.

Amina Lawal, 19, was last seen on Friday, March 20, 2015, in the Kingston Road and Beechgrove Drive area.

She is described as black, 5’2", 99 lbs., thin build and has long black braided hair.

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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Man arrested for Assault Peace Officer with a Weapon, Jovel Stewart, 25, faces six charges

March 24, 2015, 4:14 am
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On Saturday, March 21, 2015, at 9:04 a.m., police received at call to attend the 2300 Keele Street area for a person with a knife.

It is alleged that:

- a man was refusing to leave a restaurant and appeared to be “heavily medicated”

- police arrived and engaged in a foot pursuit with the man

- the man was armed with a knife

- the man was stopped at gunpoint and did not comply with police demands to drop the weapon

- the man began to advance towards the police with the knife, and police backed off

- a foot pursuit commenced again, and the man was cornered with the knife

- a TPS supervisor on scene fully deployed a Taser

- the officers were able to get the man under control and he was arrested

- the man was taken into custody without further incident and without injury

Jovel Stewart, 25, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1) three counts of Assault a Peace Officer with a Weapon
2) Possession of a Weapon
3) Carry a concealed weapon
4) Fail to comply probation

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Sunday, March 22, 2015, 10 a.m.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1200, 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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Two men arrested in shooting and home invasion robbery investigation, Ahmed Siyad, 22 and Sharmarke Farah, 18

March 24, 2015, 7:12 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of arrests in a shooting and home invasion robbery investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, two men were located out front of 2063 Islington Avenue

- one of the men was armed with a handgun as the two men approached a 19-year-old man standing at the bus stop

- the two men made demands for the man's property

- a struggle ensued and the man was shot in the abdomen

Ahmed Siyad, 22, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1) Armed Robbery
2) Discharge firearm with intent to wound
3) Unauthorized possession of a firearm
4) Use firearm during the commission of an indictable offence
5) Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized

It is further alleged that:

- on Saturday, February 21, 2015, three men attended 21 Richgrove Drive

- they forced their way into a residence armed with a handgun

- several victims were held at gunpoint while the home was ransacked

- shots were fired prior to the men leaving

On Thursday, March 19, 2015, Ahmed Siyad, 22, of Toronto, was arrested. He has been charged with:

1) Armed Robbery
2) Discharge firearm with intent to wound
3) Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
4) Use firearm during the commission of an indictable offence
5) Unauthorized possession of a firearm
6) Point firearm

He was scheduled to appear in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West on Friday, March 20, 2015, 10 a.m.

On Friday, March 20, 2015, Sharmarke Farah, 18, of Toronto, was arrested. He has been charged with:

1) Discharge firearm with intent to wound
2) Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
3) Use firearm during the commission of an indictable offence
4) Unauthorized possession of a firearm
5) Point firearm
6) Forcible Confinement
7) Unlawfully in a dwelling house

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Saturday, March 21, 2015, 10 a.m.

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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22 Division's "Catch-22 Tuesday," Gerard Kavanagh, 41

March 24, 2015, 7:19 am
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This is the latest installment of 22 Division’s “Catch-22 Tuesday.” We are looking for Gerard Kavanagh, 41, of Toronto.

He is wanted for:

1) Theft of a Credit Card
2) 16 counts of Fraud Under $5,000
3) Family Responsibility Warrant

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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Homicide #10/2015, Khee Hien Liem, 72

March 24, 2015, 7:24 am
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On Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at 3 p.m., police responded to a radio call for a man found semi-conscious and bleeding from the head at 2267 Lake Shore Boulevard West .

The man was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on the afternoon of Monday, March 23, 2015.

The man has been identified as Khee Hien Liem, 72, of Toronto.

A post-mortem examination has been scheduled for today.

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, Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 7 p.m., Headquarters, lobby, Service awards, 121 TPS members and two community members recognized for unselfish acts of bravery, courage, exceptional performance of duty and dedicated service to the community

March 25, 2015, 2:59 am
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On Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at 7 p.m., in the lobby at headqyarters, 121 members of the Toronto Police Service and two members of our community will be recognized for unselfish acts of bravery, courage, exceptional performance of duty and for dedicated service to the community.

The presentations will be made by Toronto Police Services Board Chair Dr. Alok Mukherjee and Chief William Blair.

For further information, please contact Ms. Renee Angco at 416 808-7096 or Corporate Communications at 416 808-7100.

View the Award Presentation program.


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Further arrest in Robbery of escort workers, Girl, 16, charged

March 25, 2015, 3:14 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in a series of Robberies related to escort workers.

On Wednesday, December 10, 2014, Toronto Hold Up made several arrests in relation to a series of robberies related to escort victims and a press conference was held at that time.

See excerpt from previous news release.
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of three arrests in a violent robbery investigation and further charges.

It is alleged that:

- on Saturday, October 25, 2014, Monday, October 27, 2014, and Sunday, December 7, 2014, three women, 20, 19 and 28, respectively, were in west-end hotels, working in the sex trade

- on all three occasions, a man knocked on the room door

- when the women opened the door, they were rushed by three men, a girl, and another woman

- the group ransacked the rooms, assaulting the victims, and stole their personal belongings


It is further alleged that:

- on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, a 22-year-old woman was in a west-end hotel, working in the sex trade

- a man knocked on the room door

- when the woman opened the door, she was rushed by three men

- the group ransacked the rooms, assaulted the victims, and stole their personal belongings

- the woman was then sexually assaulted by two of the men

- police were called


On Tuesday, December 9, 2014, police arrested two men and a girl.

Lenford Richards, 20, of Toronto, is charged in connection with five robberies, with:

1) six counts of Robbery
2) six counts of Forcible Confinement
3) Weapons Dangerous
4) five counts of Fail to Comply
5) Gang Sexual Assault

He is scheduled to appear in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Wednesday, December 10, 2014.

Kevin Baigorria, 22, of Toronto, is charged in connection with the first three robberies, with:

1) four counts of Robbery
2) four counts of Forcible Confinement
3) Weapons Dangerous

He is scheduled to appear in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Wednesday, December 10, 2014.

A 17 year-old girl, of Toronto, is charged in connection with the first three robberies, with:

1) four counts of Robbery
2) four counts of Forcible Confinement

She is scheduled to appear in court at 311 Jarvis Street, on Wednesday, December 10, 2014.


It is also alleged that, during the arrest of Lenford Richards, a 29-year-old woman was being held by him against her will.

It is alleged that:

- on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, she was in an east-end hotel, working in the sex-trade

- a man knocked on the hotel room door

- when the woman opened the door, she was rushed by three men

- the group ransacked the rooms, assaulted the victims, and stole their personal belongings

- not having cash on hand, the group then demanded she make arrangements for someone else to attend with money

- the money was delivered, but she continued to be forcibly confined


Three people are still outstanding:

1) a black man, in connection with all five robberies
2) a white man, in connection with the last two robberies
3) a black woman, in connection with the first three robberies

The three arrested are being investigated for similar robberies of women in the sex-trade around the GTA.

Police believe there may be other victims.
As a result of the continued investigation, on Monday, March 23, 2015, Toronto Police Hold Up arrested a girl, 16, who cannot be identified under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

She is charged with:

1) five counts of Robbery
2) four counts of Forcible Confinement
3) Conspiracy to Commit
4) two counts of Assault
5) Fail to Attend Court

She appeared in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, room 204.


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55 Division's "Wanted Wednesday," Darrin Wickens, 29, and Taso Antipas, 45

March 25, 2015, 3:59 am
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55 Division's Crime Management Team, in the latest edition of "Wanted Wednesday," is searching for Darrin Wickens, 29, and Taso Antipas, 45, both of Toronto.

It is alleged that:

- on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, a man was assaulted and stabbed by two other men in the Danforth Avenue/Greenwood Avenue area

- during the assault, the man tried to escape, but the two men prevented him from doing so

- the two men then stole personal property from the man

The two men are identified as Darrin Wickens, 29, and Taso Antipas, 45, both of Toronto. They are each wanted for:

1) Robbery
2) Forcible Confinement
3) Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
4) Theft - Under ($5,000)
5) Assault
6) Assault with a Weapon
7) Threatening Death

Darrin Wickens is described as 6', 170 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. Taso Antipas is described as 5'9", 180 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.

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 man, Lionel Williams, 28

March 25, 2015, 5:19 am
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Lionel Williams, 28, was last seen on the morning of Monday, March 23, 2015 in the Gerrard Street East/Main Street area.

He is described as black, 5'5", 140 lbs., with short black hair and dark eyes.

Police are concerned for his safety.

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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Public Safety Alert, Stolen medication

March 25, 2015, 8:59 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a quantity of stolen medication.

On Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at approximately 6 p.m., the following medication was stolen at 285 Victoria Street.

- a 50-mL bottle of methadone
- 80 3-mg morphine pills

The medication can be harmful, or potentially fatal, if ingested.

Anyone finding the medication is asked not to handle it, but 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 man, Queen Street East/Logan Avenue area, Bernard Gagnon, 61

March 25, 2015, 9:02 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Bernard Gagnon, 61, was last seen on Friday, March 6, 2015, at approximately 9:40 a.m., in the Queen Street East/Logan Avenue area.

He is described as white, 5'9", with a slim-to-medium build, salt-and-pepper hair and a moustache. He was wearing light-coloured khakis, a dark shirt, brown jacket, and no shoes.

Police are concerned for his safety.

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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Arrest in Robbery investigation, Rushaune Champagnie, 25

March 25, 2015, 10:09 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in a Robbery investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at 8:45 p.m., three men entered a store at 1735 Kipling Avenue, shortly before closing time

- all three men had their faces disguised, and one was armed with a gun

- the men stole cell phones and then fled

It is further alleged that:

- on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at 10 a.m., a group of four men entered the same store

- all four men had their faces disguised, and one was armed with a gun

- at gunpoint, the men stole cell phones from customers and employees

- the men fled to a vehicle waiting nearby

On February 18, 2015, police arrested four men, and identified a fifth who evaded arrest.

See excerpt from previous news releases.
Arrests in Carlingview Drive Robbery investigation,
Links made to similar robberies of sex-trade workers,
Two men, one woman outstanding


Broadcast time: 14:37
Wednesday, December 10, 2014

23 Division
416-808-7350


The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of three arrests in a violent robbery investigation and further charges.

It is alleged that:

- on Saturday, October 25, 2014, Monday, October 27, 2014, and Sunday, December 7, 2014, three women, 20, 19 and 28, respectively, were in west-end hotels, working in the sex-trade

- on all three occasions, a man knocked on the hotel room door

- when the women opened the door, they were rushed by three men, a girl, and another woman

- the group ransacked the rooms, assaulting the victims, and stole their personal belongings


It is further alleged that:

- on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, a 22-year-old woman was in a west-end hotel, working in the sex-trade

- a man knocked on the hotel room door

- when the woman opened the door, she was rushed by three men

- the group ransacked the rooms, assaulted the victims, and stole their personal belongings

- the woman was then sexually assaulted by two of the men

- police were called


On Tuesday, December 9, 2014, police arrested two men and a girl.

Lenford Richards, 20, of Toronto, is charged in connection with five robberies, with:

1) six counts of Robbery
2) six counts of Forcible Confinement
3) Weapons Dangerous
4) five counts of Fail to Comply
5) Gang Sexual Assault

He is scheduled to appear in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Wednesday, December 10, 2014.

Kevin Baigorria, 22, of Toronto, is charged in connection with the first three robberies, with:

1) four counts of Robbery
2) four counts of Forcible Confinement
3) Weapons Dangerous

He is scheduled to appear in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Wednesday, December 10, 2014.

A 17 year-old girl, of Toronto, is charged in connection with the first three robberies, with:

1) four counts of Robbery
2) four counts of Forcible Confinement

She is scheduled to appear in court at 311 Jarvis Street, on Wednesday, December 10, 2014.


It is also alleged that, during the arrest of Lenford Richards, a 29-year-old woman was being held by him against her will.

It is alleged that:

- on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, she was in an east-end hotel, working in the sex-trade

- a man knocked on the hotel room door

- when the woman opened the door, she was rushed by three men

- the group ransacked the rooms, assaulted the victims, and stole their personal belongings

- not having cash on hand, the group then demanded she make arrangements for someone else to attend with money

- the money was delivered, but she continued to be forcibly confined


Three people are still outstanding:

1) a black man, in connection with all five robberies
2) a white man, in connection with the last two robberies
3) a black woman, in connection with the first three robberies

The three arrested are being investigated for similar robberies of women in the sex-trade around the GTA.

Police believe there may be other victims.
Arrests in Carlingview Drive Robbery investigation,
Links made to similar robberies of sex-trade workers,
Update,
Paul Williams, 21, arrested, faces 26 charges


Broadcast time: 13:52
Wednesday, December 17, 2014

23 Division
416-808-7350
23 Division
416-808-7350

The Toronto Police Service wishes to inform the public that another arrest has been made in relation to a series of robberies of a number of escorts.

See previous release.

On Monday, December 15, 2014, Hold Up officers arrested Paul Williams, 21, of Toronto. He is charged with:

1) eight counts of Robbery
2) three counts of Use Disguise with Intent
3) six counts of Forcible Confinement
4) Kidnapping
5) Gang Sexual Assault
6) Assault with a Weapon
7) six counts of Fail to Comply with Recognizance

He appeared in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at 10 a.m., room 206,

One man and one woman remain outstanding.
On Friday, March 20, 2015, police located the fifth man.

It is further alleged that:

- he robbed two taxi operators

Rushaune Champagnie, 25, is charged with:

1) four counts of Robbery while armed with Firearm
2) three counts of Disguise with Intent
3) eight counts of Possession of Firearm while Prohibited
4) three counts of Fail to Comply Probation
5) Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence
6) Possess Credit Card Obtained by Offence

He appeared in court on Saturday, March 21, 2015, at 10 a.m., at Old City Hall, in courtroom 101.


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