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Woman arrested on Canada Wide Warrant for 2013 home invasion investigation, Faces five charges

October 26, 2015, 9:11 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in a home invasion investigation:

It is alleged that:

- on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, a man and a woman forcefully entered a home on Harbord Street.

- the man and the woman threatened the occupants of the home with a knife

- two of the occupants suffered minor injuries

- the man and the woman took the homeowner's wallet and fled

- a credit card from the wallet was later used to make purchases at a sporting goods store

On Tuesday, September 17, 2013, Hold Up issued a news release asking for the public's assistance. A Canada Wide Warrant was put out for the woman involved.

On Friday, October 23, 2015, the woman surrendered to police. Jennifer Mulumba, 29, of Toronto, is charged with:

1) two counts of Robbery
2) Forcible Confinement
3) Possession of Property obtained by Crime

She was scheduled to appear in court at College Park on Friday, October 23, 2015, courtroom 507.


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Attempted abduction of boy, 9, Thorneclifffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard area, Update, Person of Interest has been identified

October 26, 2015, 11:06 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance identifying a Person of Interest in an investigation into an attempted abduction.

On Tuesday, October 13, 2015, between 8:35 and 8:55 a.m., a nine-year-old boy was walking to school in the Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard area.

See previous release.

See previous release.

The Person of Interest has been identified and investigated.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300, 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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Search warrant executed, man arrested, faces 35 charges, King Street and Spadina Avenue area, Guns, dynamite, ammunition and drugs seized

October 26, 2015, 11:22 am
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On Saturday, October 24, 2015, members of the Toronto Police Gun and Gang Task Force applied for a CDSA search warrant on a premises in the King Street and Spadina Avenue area.

On Sunday, October 25, 2015, the search warrant was executed. Wing Wayne Woo, 39, of Toronto, was arrested.

It is alleged that the following firearms were seized:

1) A Remington Model 7400
2) A SKS semi-automatic rifle
3) A VZ-58 semi-automatic firearm
4) A Tec 9 semi-automatic firearm
5) A desert eagle .44 calibre handgun with ammunition
6) A Kriss Vector .45 ACP semi-automatic Rifle

It is further alleged that:

- three sticks of dynamite were seized along with a quantity of drugs.

He has been charged with:

1) six counts Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
2) six counts of Possession of a Firearm Knowing Its Possession is Unauthorized
3) Possession of a Prohibited Firearm Knowing Its Possession is Unauthorized
4) eight counts of Careless Storage of a Firearm
5) six counts of Possession of a Firearm Obtained by the Commission of an Offence
6) Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm
7) Possession of a Prohibited Device (Silencer)
8) Possession of a Loaded Restricted Firearm
9) Possession of a Prohibited Device (Magazine)
10) Careless Storage of a Ammunition
11) Unlawful Possession of Explosives
12) Possession for the Purpose Schedule 1 GHB
13) Possession for the Purpose Marihuana

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Monday, October 26, 2015, 10 a.m., court room 101.

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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Police request assistance identifying man in Fraud investigation, Security camera images of man released

October 26, 2015, 11:34 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance identifying a man in a Fraud investigation.

It is reported that :

- on Saturday, September 19, 2015, at approximately 10 a.m., a man attended a financial institution in the St. Clair Avenue West and Dufferin Street area

- the man used fraudulent identification and withdrew money from someone else's account

The man is described as medium complexion, 20-25 with a medium build. He was wearing a yellow T-shirt and camouflage baseball cap.

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, Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue area, Julia Chung, 38

October 26, 2015, 2:18 pm
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The Toronto Police Service requests the public's assistance locating a missing woman.

Julia Chung, 38, was last seen on Monday, October 26, 2015, at approximately 11 a.m., in the Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue area.

She is described as Asian, 5’3”, 125 lbs., long black shoulder-length hair, wearing a long black trench coat, navy-blue shirt, light-blue scarf, black Lululemon bellbottom pants, and black boots. She was last seen carrying a white puffy coat and a black leather clutch purse.

She may be driving a 2001 white Lexus with Ontario licence plate ATHB 828.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Missing man, Birchmount Road and Kingston Road area, Warren Mitrowski, 50

October 26, 2015, 5:01 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

On Monday, October 26, 2015, at 4 p.m., Warren Mitrowski, 50, was last seen in the Birchmount Road and Kingston Road area.

He is described as white, 5’4”-5’7”, 170 lbs., heavy build, blue eyes, short thick brown hair, hearing aids in both ears, wearing black thick-rimmed glasses. He was last seen wearing grey shorts with black trim, black T-shirt with a picture of a shark, black velcro shoes, long white-and-orange socks with eyeballs on them, a toy spy watch, and a camouflage baseball hat. He also answers to the name of Michael Anderson.

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


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Missing woman located, Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue area, Julia Chung, 38

October 27, 2015, 5:32 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing woman.

Julia Chung, 38, was last seen on Monday, October 26, 2015, at approximately 11 a.m., in the Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue area.

See previous release.

On Monday, October 26, 2015, at 6:54 p.m., she was located.


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Missing man, Melbert Road and Warlingham Court area, Christian Ploog, 19

October 27, 2015, 6:51 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Christian Ploog, 19, was last seen on Monday October 26, 2015, at 3:30 p.m., in the Melbert Road and Warlingham Court area.

He is described as 6’5", with a muscular build. He has short, brown, collar-length hair. He was last seen wearing a black-and-blue hooded sweatshirt and grey sweatpants. He was carrying a beige leather bag.

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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Personal injury collision, Finch Avenue West at Sentinel Road, Man, 48, facing three charges

October 27, 2015, 8:08 am
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On Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at approximately 2:35 a.m., a marked police vehicle was involved in a collision at Finch Avenue West at Sentinel Road.

It is alleged that

− a 48-year-old man was driving a 2015 Toyota Camry, westbound on Finch Avenue West, approaching Sentinel Road

− a marked police vehicle was parked facing southbound on Finch Avenue West, on the east side of Sentinel Road

− the police vehicle was struck by the Toyota Camry

The occupants of the police vehicle were taken to hospital.

The driver of the Toyota has been identified as Kiet Huynh, 48, of Toronto.

He has been charged with:

1. Impaired driving
2. Over 80 milligrams operation
3. Fail to comply with probation order

He is scheduled to appear in court at 1000 Finch Avenue West on October 27, 2015, 2 p.m., courtroom 306.

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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Missing man located, Birchmount Road and Kingston Road area, Warren Mitrowski, 50

October 27, 2015, 9:11 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.

On Monday, October 26, 2015, at approximately 4p.m., Warren Mitrowski, 50, was last seen in the Birchmount Road and Kingston Road area.

See previous release.

He was located on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at 8 a.m.

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Missing girl, Roncesvalles Avenue and Geoffrey Street area, Claudia Ogonowska, 12

October 28, 2015, 11:17 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing girl.

Claudia Ogonowska, 12, was last seen on October 14, 2015, at 10 p.m., in the Roncesvalles Avenue and Geoffrey Street area.

She is described as 5'6", 110 lbs., thin build, with red-and-blonde wavy long hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing black skinny jeans and grey hoodie.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1100, 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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Man wanted, Anthony Williams, 32

October 28, 2015, 11:24 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a wanted man.

Anthony Williams, 32, is wanted by both the Toronto Police Service and Peel Regional Police Service for:

1. Theft of Motor Vehicle
2. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
3. Fail to Stop After Accident
4. Dangerous Operation
5. Destroy, Alter or Remove VIN
6. Drive While Under Suspension
7. Operate Motor Vehicle Without Insurance
8. Amber Light Fail To Stop
9. Assault With Intent to Resist Arrest
10. Dangerous Operation
11. Flight From Police

He is described as 5'8", medium build. He was last seen with long dreadlocks, a full beard and glasses. He has ties to both the Toronto and Mississauga areas.

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


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Police seek assistance with Aggravated Assault investigation, Spadina Avenue and College Street area

October 28, 2015, 11:33 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting public assistance with an Aggravated Assault investigation.

On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 12:16 p.m., the Toronto Police Service received a call for a stabbing in the Spadina Avenue and College Street area.

It is reported that:

- on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 12:16 p.m., a man was in the Spadina Avenue and College Street area.

- he became involved in verbal argument with an unknown man

- the man attempted to walk away from the area and into a nearby store

- as he entered the store, he was stabbed in the back by the unknown man

- the unknown man then fled the area

The unknown man is described as white, approximately 6’0”, with a medium build and a black beard. He was wearing a dark toque, dark winter coat, and a grey hooded top.

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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Sexual Assault Alert, Overlea Boulevard and Thorncliffe Park Drive area, Security camera image of wanted man released

October 28, 2015, 12:59 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to advise the public of a Sexual Assault Investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Monday October 26th, 2015, at 9:30 PM, a woman was working at a restaurant in the Overlea Boulevard and Thorncliffe Park Drive area.

- an unknown man asked her to help him find the bathroom

- when she showed him the bathroom, he sexually assaulted her

- the unknown man left, and co-workers came to the woman's aid

He is described as 20-23, 5’8”, medium build. He has a dark complexion and short dark hair. He was wearing a black, sleeveless, puffy vest, and a tracksuit with three white stripes down the side of the arms and legs.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300, 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, McCowan Road and Ellesmere Road area, Christian Fernandez, 33

October 28, 2015, 5:37 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Christian Fernandez, 33, was last seen on Sunday, October 18, 2015, at approximately 8 a.m., in the McCowan Road and Ellesmere Road area.

He is described as 5’11”, 190 lbs., muscular build, brown eyes, long black hair, goatee with a tattoo on his neck "Crazy C."

Police are concerned for his 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, Thursday, October 29, 2015, 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., Fairview Mall – parking lot, southeast corner, 1800 Sheppard Ave East, Joint forces operation

October 29, 2015, 1:59 am
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On Thursday, October 29, 2015, at 7 a.m. a joint forces enforcement operation will begin at Fairview Mall – parking lot, southeast corner, 1800 Sheppard Ave East. This represents a joint education and enforcement traffic safety initiative in partnership with:

• Toronto Police Service - Traffic Services (TSV), and 33 Division
• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Aurora and 407 Detachments
• OPP Highway Safety Division (HET)
• York Regional Police

This initiative will be a one-day public awareness and enforcement initiative focusing on drivers in the Toronto area who engage in the “Big 4” leading causes of death and injury on provincial and municipal highways:

• Aggressive Driving
• Distracted Driving
• Impaired Driving
• Unrestrained occupants in motor vehicles

Approximately 30 officers will participate in this event to ensure the highest level of police visibility, in particular, during peak commuter periods along both directions of Highway 404, from 16th Avenue in Markham (Regional Municipality of York) to the Don Valley Parkway at Bayview Avenue/Bloor Street East ramp (in the City of Toronto).

Officers will also focus their enforcement and education efforts on driver compliance in the use of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes where present.


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Media advisory, Thursday, October 29, 2015, 10:30 a.m., Headquarters, media gallery, News conference, Arrest warrants issued for two Pan Am Games athletes

October 29, 2015, 2:14 am
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On Thursday, October 29, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., in the media gallery at headquarters,
Sex Crimes Inspector Joanna Beaven-Desjardins will announce that arrest warrants have been issued for two Pan Am Games athletes.

The news conference will be available on the TOC and will be live-streamed.


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#Fraudchat: Protecting yourself online, Thursday, October 29, 2015, 1 p.m.

October 29, 2015, 2:44 am
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Cyber Security Month takes place during October. It was created to educate internet users about online security and the simple steps they can take to protect themselves. The campaign's goal is to bring together all levels of government, the public and private sectors, and the international community, to help internet users be safer online.

Cyber Security Month aims to reduce the number of Canadians falling victim to cybercrime by creating awareness, sharing prevention tips and creating informed internet users.

On Thursday, October 29, 2015, at 1 p.m., Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes will be joined by our special guests the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and Symantec Canada to answer questions on cyber security. Members of the public can follow @Canantifraud and @SymantecCanada using the hashtag #Fraudchat on twitter.

To follow #fraudchat, members of the public simply need to log on to Twitter from 1 p.m., to 2 p.m., EST and follow the #Fraudchat hashtag. An application such as Tweetdeck, which allows users to separately view tweets containing this hashtag, is also helpful in following the chat.

About #Fraudchat

#Fraudchat is a bi-weekly Twitter chat that takes place on a Thursday from 1 p.m., to 2 p.m., EST on Twitter. Launched in November 2012, this program seeks to educate and exchange ideas with the public about financial crimes and fraud. The moderators for this program are Detective Gail Regan @reganfcu of TPS Financial Crimes and members of the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, @FSCOTweets.


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31 Division’s “Takedown Thursday,” Andrew Esea Harripersad, 26

October 29, 2015, 2:59 am
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This is the latest instalment of 31 Division’s “Takedown Thursday.” We are requesting the public’s assistance locating Andrew Esea Harripersad, 26, of Toronto.

He is wanted for:

1) Fail to Comply Recognizance
2) Disobey Court Order

His photograph has been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Missing man, Victoria Park Avenue and Galbraith Avenue area, Cam Tieu, 37

October 29, 2015, 5:41 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Cam Tieu, 37, was last seen on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at 3:40 p.m., in the Victoria Park Avenue and Galbraith Avenue area.

He is described as light complexion, 6’0"– 6’2", medium build, 175-180 lbs., brown eyes with a shaved head. He has a large diamond earring in each ear. He was last seen wearing a charcoal-grey Roots track suit.

He was last seen in a 2006 black Land Rover 4-door SUV with licence plate BDWJ 226.

Police are concerned for his safety.

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


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