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11 Division's "Wanted Ones," Bharathy Balsandaram, 38, Update, Arrest made

May 22, 2015, 10:54 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public and media in relation to an arrest in connection with 11 Division's "Wanted Ones."

See previous release.

On Friday, May 8, 2015, Bharathy Balsandaram, 38, of Toronto, was arrested.

She was charged with:

1. Assault
2. Sexual Assault

She appeared in court at Old City Hall on Saturday, May 9, 2015, room 102.


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Police request assistance with shooting investigation, Bellamy Road and Lawrence Avenue East area, Update, Tamah McLean, 21, facing 10 charges

May 22, 2015, 12:04 pm
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On Wednesday May 20, 2015, at 2 a.m., police received a call for a shooting in the Bellamy Road and Lawrence Avenue East area.

It is alleged that:

- the man shot the victim in the leg

See previous release.

On Thursday May 21, 2015, at 1:07 a.m., Tamah McLean, 21, of Toronto, was arrested. He was charged with:

1) Assault with a weapon
2) Discharge Firearm with Intent to Wound Endanger Life or Prevent Arrest
3) Use of Firearm during Commission of an Indictable Offence
4) Possession of a Firearm knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
5) Carrying Concealed Weapon
6) Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
7) Pointing a Firearm
8) Possession of a Weapon
9) Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered
10) Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm

He appeared in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East on Thursday May 21, 2015, 10 a.m., room 412.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4306, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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Five kgs of cocaine and 1 kg of ketamine seized, Anh Tung Ly, 28, faces four charges

May 22, 2015, 12:13 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in a Drug Trafficking investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, an employee of a delivery courier company suspected illegal activity was taking place with one of their deliveries

- a secondary inspection of the parcel revealed a powdered substance

- the courier company called police

- while police were on scene, investigating, the sender of the initial package returned to deliver a second package

It is further alleged that:

- the substances in both packages were tested and found to be cocaine and ketamine

- the narcotics were surrounded by paprika, and destined for Edmonton, Alberta

- a search warrant was conducted at the sender's home

- cocaine, ketamine, and cash were seized

- in total, over 5 kgs of cocaine, 1 kg of ketamine, and $175,000 were seized

Anh Tung Ly, 28, of Woodbridge, has been charged with:

1) Possession of Cocaine for the Purposes of Trafficking
2) Possession of Ketamine for the Purposes of Trafficking
3) Possession of Proceeds of Crime
4) Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

He appeared in court at Old City Hall on Thursday, May 21, 2015, 10 a.m., room 103.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-6110, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Personal injury collision #21/2015 Parking lot at 255 Morningside Avenue

May 22, 2015, 12:19 pm
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On Thursday, May 21, 2015, at approximately 7:30 p.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision at 255 Morningside Avenue.

It is reported that:

- a 71-year-old woman was walking in the parking lot of 255 Morningside Avenue

- a 42-year-old man was driving a 2008 Jeep Patriot in the parking lot

- the pedestrian was struck by the vehicle as it made a left turn

The woman received life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.

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). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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11 Division's "Wanted Ones," Ruslan Kashanski, 25, Update, Arrest made

May 22, 2015, 12:43 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public and media in relation to an arrest arising from 11 Division's "Wanted Ones."

See previous release.

On Saturday, May 16, 2015, Ruslan Kashanski, 25, of Toronto, was arrested.

He was charged with:

1) Sexual Assault

He appeared in court at Old City Hall on Saturday, May 16, 2015, room 101.

For further information, please visit our 11 Division Facebook page, and the TPS 11 Division website.


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11 Division's "Wanted Ones," Asokakumar Gunaratnam, 50, Update, Arrest made

May 22, 2015, 12:48 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public and media in relation to an arrest arising from 11 Division's "Wanted Ones."

See previous release.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2015, Asokakumar Gunaratnam, 50, of Toronto, was arrested.

He was charged with:

1) Assault

He appeared in court at Old City Hall on Thursday, May 21, 2015, room 102.


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14 Division's "Fugitive Friday," Joshua Desjarlais, 27

May 22, 2015, 12:59 pm
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This is the latest instalment of 14 Division's "Fugitive Friday." We are looking for Joshua Desjarlais, 27, of Toronto.

It is alleged that:

- on Friday, May 15, 2015, a man was drinking in the Kensington Market area

- an argument ensued with a woman

- the man struck the woman in the back of her head with a beer bottle with enough force to break the bottle

- he then struck her in the face with the broken bottle

On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, a Warrant was issued for the man. He is wanted for:

1) Assault
2) Assault with a Weapon
3) Assault Cause Bodily Harm
4) Fail to Comply Probation

He is described as 6'4", 190 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.

He is to be considered violent. If located, do not approach. 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). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Missing woman located, Ghazal Sohail, 26

May 22, 2015, 1:14 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing woman.

Ghazal Sohail, 26, was last seen on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at approximately 2 p.m., in the Ellesmere Road/Morningside Avenue area.

See previous news release.

She was located on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at approximately 3 p.m.


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Missing girl, Victoria Williams, 15

May 22, 2015, 3:09 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing woman.

Victoria Williams, 15, was last seen on Monday, May 18, 2015, at 3 p.m., in the Brimorton Drive/Scarborough Golf Club Road area.

She is described as 5’8”, 150 lbs, with long black hair. She was wearing black track pants, a black Guess shirt, and carrying a red Goodlife bag and a camoflauge backpack

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). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Media advisory, Saturday, May 23, 2015, 1 p.m., 51 Division, 51 Parliament Street, 51 Division CPLC hosts Community Hero Awards

May 23, 2015, 2:59 am
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On Saturday, May 23, 2015, at 1 p.m., at 51 Parliament Street, 51 Division's Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) will host the annual 51 Division Community Hero Awards.

The CPLC has established a new annual Community Hero Award to recognize individual volunteer contribution, by those who live or work in 51 Division, towards the betterment of life in 51 Division through their dedication to community safety, security and well-being, crime-reduction, altruism and leadership amongst their peers. The award is presented annually to business or community members and community youth. The winner for 2015 is awarded to one business partner and two youth.

Paintbox Catering and Bistro was founded as a unique social enterprise in the heart of Regent Park. Their social mission is training and career development for marginalized individuals by supporting local community members and groups. Paintbox Catering provide catering services and event management in Regent Park.

Trevlyn Anita Kennedy is a well-respected young lady within her community. She is an inspirational spoken-word artist who uses her talents to connect with youth within Regent Park. She volunteers her time working with youth and runs a group to engage young people in pro-social activities. She is an articulate advocate for the community who engages with police to make positive changes.

Shakayla Parris has come to learn her passion by getting involved in The Esplanade Youth Movement and is one of the most committed volunteers. She is spreading awareness on proactive positive policing throughout her peers and other youth in the community. Shakayla is often the first on scene during events and the last to leave. Her dedication and commitment goes far beyond any 14-year-old. She is known as the "go-to person," when there are problems and is looked up to by her peers.

The CPLC has been serving the Division since 1996. 51 Division is bounded by Bloor Street to the north, Queen's Quay to the south, Don Valley Parkway to the east and Yonge Street to the west. Comprised of community volunteers and Toronto Police Service members from within the Division, the CPLC represents those who live and work in 51 Division. Our mandate is to work together in identifying, prioritizing, and problem-solving local policing issues by being proactive in community relations, crime prevention, education, mobilization, and communications initiatives.

For further information, please contact Veronica Willoughby at 416-943-5833.


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Sexual Assault Alert, Police request assistance with Sexual Assault investigation, Deepwood Crescent and Greenland Road area

May 23, 2015, 12:33 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance identifying a man wanted in a Sexual Assault investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Friday, May 22, 2015, a 24-year-old woman was in a residence in the Deepwood Crescent and Greenland Road area

- at approximately 3 p.m., an unknown man gained entry into the home

- the man sexually assaulted the woman

- during the sexual assault, the man was disturbed by noises coming from outside the home

- the man then fled

He is described as white, in his mid-20s, 5'8", 130 lbs., thin build, with straight, medium-length red hair that sticks out at ear level. He was wearing a faded orange T-shirt torn around the neck area, cut-off blue jean shorts below the knees with frayed edges and black running shoes with white writing.

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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Missing woman, Indira Banskota, 71

May 24, 2015, 9:43 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing woman.

Indira Banskota, 71, was last seen on Sunday, May 24, 2015, at 7:30 a.m., in the Grandravine Drive/Sharpecroft Boulevard area.

She is described as brown, 5', 170 lbs., with black/grey shoulder-length hair. She was wearing a white top with a red design, white pajama pants, and a blue scarf.

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). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Police request public's assistance in identifying man, Lakeshore Boulevard and Jameson Avenue

May 24, 2015, 7:24 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like the assistance of the public in identifying a man located on Sunday, May 24, 2015, at approximately 8:45 a.m., in the Lakeshore Boulevard and Jameson Avenue area.

The man is described as black, 40-45 years old, shaved black hair, slightly greying, unshaven and he wears eyeglasses. He was last seen wearing a black Gap hooded jacket and brown corduroy pants.


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). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Media Advisory, Sexual Assault Alert, Composite sketch released, Monday, May 25, 2015, 11 a.m., Toronto Police Headquarters, Media Gallery

May 25, 2015, 5:10 am
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On Monday, May 25, 2015, at 11 a.m., Detective Sergeant Joanne Rudnick, of Sex Crimes, will brief the media about a sexual assault that occurred on Friday, May 22, 2015, in the area of Deepwood Crescent and Greenland Road.

A composite sketch of a man will be released.

See previous release.

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). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Missing man, Karam Akhtar, 24

May 25, 2015, 7:23 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Karam Akhtar, 24, was last seen on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at 11:50 p.m., in the Bay Street/Grosvenor Street area.

He is described as 5'9", with a slim/muscular build, and black-and-grey hair cut short on the sides and long on top. He was wearing a maroon hoodie and blue jeans.

Police are concerned for his 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). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Missing woman located, Indira Banskota, 71

May 25, 2015, 7:28 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing woman.

Indira Banskota, 71, was last seen on Sunday, May 24, 2015, at 7:30 a.m., in the Grandravine Drive/Sharpecroft Boulevard area.

See previous news release.

She was located on Sunday, May 24, 2015, at 2:30 p.m.


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Missing Children's Day: Working together to help find missing children and reunite families

May 25, 2015, 7:34 am
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For every missing child, there is a family that is incomplete – a family whose child has not come home. Across Canada, families have been living this nightmare for days, months and even years. These families need to know that they are not alone.

That's why today, on International Missing Children's Day, the Toronto Police Service and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (Canadian Centre) would like to remind Canadians about the importance of joining the search for a missing child.

Assistance from the public is vital when a child goes missing. Any information can help and may be the key piece needed to assist police or provide answers to a family.

"It's critical that we keep missing children’s stories in the public eye," said Christy Dzikowicz, Director of Missing Children Services at the Canadian Centre. "The reality is that someone out there knows something about these disappearances, and we all have a responsibility to do everything we can to help bring a child home."

No one expects their child to disappear but, every year, police across Canada receive more than 40,000 reports of missing children.

MissingKids.ca, operated by the Canadian Centre, complements the important work of law enforcement by offering families additional resources to help find their missing children.

The service provides a central place for families to register their missing child to request support from a trained caseworker, as well as critical educational information to help prevent children from going missing.

"Investigations involving missing children are especially difficult for our police officers," said Chief Mark Saunders. "It is our hope that, on this day of hope and optimism, we would get the one piece of information we need to solve our historic cases. The families of children like Nicole Morin, Holly Painter, Richard Marlow, Jermaine Mann, Nancy Liou and Amber Potts, deserve answers."

Get involved on International Missing Children's Day:

1) View MissingKids.ca 's Missing Children Database by visiting www.missingkids.ca/app/en/missing_children_database

2) Sign up for MissingKidsALERT at www.missingkidsalert.ca and help in the search for missing children

3) Share the following social media posts with friends and family:
• Did you know that in Canada you do not have to wait 24 hours to report a missing child? Visit www.missingkids.ca for more info
• When a child goes missing the community needs to join the search – sign up today for MissingKidsALERT at www.missingkidsalert.ca
• Together we can search for Canada’s missing children – start by viewing MissingKids.ca's Missing Children Database www.missingkids.ca/app/en/missing_children_database

Anyone with information about a missing child is urged to contact MissingKids.ca by calling 1-866-KID-TIPS (1-866-543-8477) or the police.

Tips can also be submitted online at www.missingkids.ca.

All information can be shared confidentially.

Get involved on International Missing Children’s Day:

1) View MissingKids.ca's Missing Children Database by visiting www.missingkids.ca/app/en/missing_children_database

2) Sign up for MissingKidsALERT at www.missingkidsalert.ca and help in the search for missing children

3) Share the following social media posts with friends and family:
• Did you know that in Canada you do not have to wait 24 hours to report a missing child? Visit www.missingkids.ca for more info
• When a child goes missing the community needs to join the search – sign up today for MissingKidsALERT at www.missingkidsalert.ca
• Together we can search for Canada’s missing children – start by viewing MissingKids.ca's Missing Children Database www.missingkids.ca/app/en/missing_children_database

Anyone with information about a missing child is urged to contact MissingKids.ca by calling 1-866-KID-TIPS (1-866-543-8477) or the police.

Tips can also be submitted online at www.missingkids.ca. All information can be shared confidentially.

For more information please contact:
Toronto Police Service
Corporate Communications
(416) 808-7100

Communications, Canadian Centre for Child Protection
Email: communications@protectchildren.ca
Office: (204) 945-8074
Cell: (204) 801-2979

About Missing Children's Day: May 25th was proclaimed as Missing Children's Day in 1983 to mark the day in 1979 that 6-year-old Etan Patz left home to walk the two blocks to his New York City school bus and vanished. Missing Children's Day is now a time to remember all of the missing children across the country whose families are still searching. It is a day of renewed hope for families and a reminder for all Canadians to keep searching.

About the Canadian Centre for Child Protection: The goal of the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (www.protectchildren.ca) is to reduce child victimization by providing programs and services to the Canadian public. The Canadian Centre operates Cybertip.ca (www.cybertip.ca), Canada's tipline to report the online sexual exploitation of children; MissingKids.ca (www.missingkids.ca), a national missing children resource and response centre; Kids in the Know (www.kidsintheknow.ca), an interactive child personal safety program for children in Kindergarten to high school; and Commit to Kids (www.commit2kids.ca), a program to help child-serving organizations create safer environments for the children in their care and reduce their risk of sexual abuse.

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Sexual Assault Alert, Deepwood Crescent and Greenland Road area, Composite sketch released of wanted man

May 25, 2015, 8:06 am
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On Monday, May 25, 2015, at 11 a.m., Sex Crimes Detective Sergeant Joanne Rudnick updated the media on an investigation into a sexual assault on Friday, May 22, 2015, in the Deepwood Crescent and Greenland Road area.

See previous release.

A composite sketch of a wanted man was released.

The Toronto Police Service is requesting members of the public, and specifically real estate agents who may have been in the area, to contact investigators with any information.

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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Arrest in shooting of boy, 13, Boy, 17, faces 10 charges

May 25, 2015, 8:58 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in a shooting investigation.

On Sunday, May 24, 2015, at 1:53 p.m., police received a call for a shooting in the Driftwood Avenue/Wilmont Drive area.

It is alleged that:

- police located a 13-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his leg

He was taken to hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.

It is further alleged that:

- while inside an apartment building on San Romano Way, a 13-year-old boy was given a firearm by a 17-year-old boy

- the 13-year-old boy then accidentally shot himself in the leg

- the 17-year-old boy assisted the 13-year-old boy to the intersection of Driftwood Avenue/Wilmont Drive, then counselled the 13-year-old boy to report that he was shot at this location

On Sunday, May 24, 2015, at 5:46 p.m., the 17-year-old boy, of Toronto, was arrested. He is charged with:

1) Possession of a Restricted Weapon
2) Careless Storage of a Firearm
3) Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
4) Possession of Restricted Weapon with Ammunition
5) Attempt to Obstruct Justice
6) Public Mischief
7) four counts of Fail to Comply with Recognizance

The 17-year-old boy is scheduled to appear in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West on Monday, May 25, 2015, 2 p.m., courtroom 204.

The name of the Young Person cannot be released under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

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). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Missing man, Nguyen Ky, 77

May 23, 2015, 2:58 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Nguyen Ky, 77, was last seen on Friday, May 22, 2015, at approximately 9 a.m., in the Tunbridge Crescent and Burnhamthorpe Road area.

He is described as Asian, thin build, 5'6", brown eyes, bald and wears glasses. He is believed to be wearing a green spring jacket with a white logo on left chest.

Police are concerned for his 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). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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