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Two men wanted for Sexual Assault, Lucas Domingues Piazon, 21 and Andrey Da Silva Ventura, 22

October 29, 2015, 7:44 am
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The Toronto Police Service is alerting the public to a Sexual Assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Saturday, July 25, 2015, a 21-year-old woman, along with a friend, met two men in a nightclub in Toronto

- the two men accompanied the women to one woman’s residence

- once inside the residence, the two men sexually assaulted one of the women

The two men have now been identified, and arrest warrants have been issued for
Lucas Domingues Piazon, 21, and Andrey Da Silva Ventura, 22. They are both wanted for:

1. Sexual Assault

Both men are from Brazil. They were in Canada as participants in the 2015 Pan Am games as members of the Brazilian Pan American football (soccer) team.

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


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 man, Davenport Road and Old Weston Road area, Luis Miguel Nogueira Morgado, 36

October 29, 2015, 7:58 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Luis Miguel Nogueira Morgado, 36, was last seen on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at approximately 7:30 a.m., in the Davenport Road and Old Weston Road area.

He is described as 6'1", 174 lbs., short brown hair with a goatee-style beard. He is driving a silver four-door, 2006 Nissan Maxima, with Ontario licence plate BXDT 695.

Police are concerned for his 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.


Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.


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Man arrested in historical Sexual Assault investigation, Abdul Basir Samir, 41, Photograph of accused released, Police believe there may be other victims

October 29, 2015, 8:08 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a historical Sexual Assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- the incidents occurred between 2010 and 2011, mainly in the Thorncliffe Park area

- additional incidents occurred throughout the Toronto area

It is further alleged that:

- a 14-year-old girl was extorted into a dating relationship with a 36-year-old man

- the man used the girl's cultural restrictions as a means to coerce her into the relationship

- the man is employed as a musical performer in the Afghan community, which is where he met the girl

- over a period of time, the man sexually assaulted the girl

On Friday, March 20, 2015, Abdul Basir Samir, 41, of Toronto, was arrested. He has been charged with:

1) Extortion
2) Sexual Assault
3) Invitation to Sexual Touching
4) Permit Person Under 16 Years of Age on Premise for a Sexual Purpose
5) Sexual Interference with a Person under 16 years of age
6) Publish Defamatory Libel

He appeared in court at Old City Hall, on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 10 a.m.

He still works within the community as a musical performer.

Police believe there may be other victims.

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.



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.


Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.


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Sexual Assault Alert, Overlea Boulevard and Thorncliffe Park Drive area, Man wanted in Sexual Assault investigation

October 29, 2015, 8:19 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to alert the public to a Sexual Assault investigation.

On Friday, October 9, 2015, between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., a 9-year-old boy was in the Thorncliffe Public Library.

It is reported that:

- he was approached by an unknown man

- the man asked him for help

- as he helped the man, the boy was sexually assaulted by him

- an adult stopped the man, who then left the area

He is described as white, late 40s to early 50s, 5’8”, medium build, short light-coloured hair, wearing a brown leather jacket, glasses and dark pants.

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.


Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.


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Have you had contact with a police officer wearing a body-worn camera? We need your feedback

October 29, 2015, 10:21 am
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In May 2015, the Toronto Police Service began a pilot project on the use of body-worn cameras. Approximately 100 frontline officers are wearing the cameras while performing their regular duties. The project will conclude in March 2016.

The Service is asking for feedback from community members who have interacted with officers wearing body-worn cameras. This will provide a valuable perspective.

Between October 2015 and March 2016, survey packages will be mailed to randomly selected community members who have had contact with an officer wearing a body-worn camera. The package includes a one-page survey and a business reply envelope.

The feedback received through these surveys will greatly assist the Service with the evaluation process.


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Media advisory, Saturday, October 31, 2015, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Centennial College, Progress Campus 941 Progress Avenue, Scarborough Community Safety Week, Road safety event

October 29, 2015, 10:49 am
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On Saturday, October 31, 2015, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 42 Division, in conjunction with the Toronto East Quadrant – Local Immigration Partnership (TEQ-LIP) and Centennial College, will be hosting a Road Safety Event at Centennial College, Progress Campus, at 941 Progress Avenue.

This event will feature displays and presentations from the Toronto Police Service, the Ontario Provincial Police, M.A.D.D. Canada, the Ford Motor Company of Canada, the Ministry of Transportation, Toronto Public Health, the Insurance Bureau of Canada, C.A.A. and the Ontario Safety League.

Topics will include seatbelt/car-seat safety, bicycle safety, and distracted and impaired driving.

The OPP will have the Accident Awareness Crash Car and the OPP rollover vehicle available.

Ford Motor Company of Canada will bring its award-winning Driving Skills for Life program which is available to licensed drivers. Drivers will be able to experience the dangers of distracted and impaired driving in a controlled environment.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the media is invited to participate in the training circuit and there will be interview opportunities.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., participants will be able to try hands-on training exercises.

Light refreshments will be available as well as free parking.

For more information, please contact Constable Gary Gomez at 416-808-4220 or at gary.gomez@torontopolice.on.ca


Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.


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

October 29, 2015, 12:04 pm
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Missing man, Markham Road and Blakemanor Boulevard area, Soroush Mahmudi, 49

October 29, 2015, 1:11 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Soroush Mahmudi, 49, was last seen on Saturday, August 15, 2015, at 12 p.m., in the Markham Road and Blakemanor Boulevard area.

He is described as 5’4”, 165 lbs., brown eyes, short black hair and a goatee.

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.


Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.


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Arrest made in Sexual Assault investigation, David Simonic, 19, now facing charges

October 29, 2015, 2:35 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to inform the public of an arrest made in a Sexual Assault investigation.

On Monday, October 26, 2015, at 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a call for a Sexual Assault in the Overlea Boulevard and Thorncliffe Park Drive area.

It is alleged that:

- an 18-year-old woman was working in a restaurant

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

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

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

See previous release.

On Thursday, October 29, 2015, at 12:30 pm, David Simonic 19, of Toronto, was arrested. He is now charged with:

1) Sexual Assault

He is scheduled to appear in court at College Park, on Friday, October 30, 2015, at 10 a.m., in court room 501, for a bail hearing.


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.


Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Scary collision statistics for Halloween, Safety advice, Latest public safety video released

October 30, 2015, 2:29 am
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Halloween is lots of fun for kids, mostly because it involves getting dressed up and eating candy. There's more to Halloween than trick-or-treating, and the Toronto Police Service would like to remind everyone of the need for safety this Halloween.

On a daily basis, the City of Toronto has between 138 and 167 collisions per day but, on Halloween, the collision numbers climb to as many as 324 collisions per day. This represents, in some cases, a 115% increase in the daily average collision rate. The majority of these collisions (between 51 and 60 percent) occur between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Car drivers are reminded they must be focused on the task of operating a motor vehicle safely. Pedestrians and cyclists need to ensure that all rules of the road are obeyed at all times to help minimize the chance of a collision occurring.

Drivers: remember children may be preoccupied with trick-or-treating and may not be paying attention to the rules of the road. Keep vehicle speeds at or below the posted limits, and scan the road for children attempting to cross streets mid-block.

Help the Toronto Police Service make this Halloween a safe and happy Halloween.

Traffic Services is dedicated to ensuring the safe and orderly movement of traffic within the City of Toronto.

Watch our new Public Safety Awareness video.


Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.


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Halloween on Church festival Saturday, October 31, 2015, 6:30 p.m., Road closures

October 30, 2015, 3:29 am
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On Saturday, October 31, 2015, the Church Wellesley Village BIA will host their annual "Halloween on Church" festival. The event is expected to draw more than 5,000 people.

Road closures will start on Saturday, October 31, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., and will be in effect until Sunday, November 1, 2015, at 3 a.m.

The road closure will be as follows:

- Church Street, from Gloucester Street to Alexander Street

- Wellesley Street East, from 150 metres east of Church Street to 150 metres west of Church Street

Note: Wellesley Street East will have a closure from Yonge Street to Jarvis Street to allow for local traffic only.

Motorists are advised to consider the road closure when planning their travels.


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14 Division's "Fugitive Friday," Jorge Mario Escalona, 58

October 30, 2015, 5:42 am
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This is the latest instalment of 14 Division's "Fugitive Friday." We are looking for Jorge Mario Escalona, 58, of Toronto.

It is alleged that:

- on Sunday, October 25, 2015, a man and a woman were in the Dundas Street West and Bathurst Street area.

- an argument ensued

- the man assaulted the woman

- the man took a knife to her throat

- the woman was able to flee

A Warrant in the First Instance has been issued for Jorge Mario Escalona. He is wanted for:

1) Assault
2) Assault with a Weapon

He is described as a 5'5", 165 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes.

Police warn that he is 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.


Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.


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Missing man, Queen Street West and Niagara Street area, Gary Pine, 38

October 30, 2015, 5:46 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Gary Pine, 38, was last seen in the Queen Street West and Niagara Street area.

He is described as 6', thin build. He has facial hair, and wears a hat.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.


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Personal injury collision #51/2015, Keele Street at Donald Avenue, Update, Now fatal collision #53/2015

October 30, 2015, 5:53 am
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On Friday, October 23, 2015, at 2:37 p.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision at Keele Street at Donald Avenue.

It was reported that:

- a 77-year-old man was crossing Keele Street, on the south side of Donald Avenue

See previous release.

The 77-year-old man, who was struck, succumbed to his injuries in hospital on Wednesday, October 28, 2015.

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.


Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.


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Missing man, Adam Diamond, 30

October 30, 2015, 5:56 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Adam Diamond, 30, was last seen on Wednesday, October 28, 2015.

He is described as 5'6", brown hair, green eyes with a medium build.

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.


Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.


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Police searching for man wanted for Attempt Murder, Joseph Bourdreault, 37, Photographs released

October 30, 2015, 6:01 am
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance locating a wanted man. Joseph Bourdreault, 37, of Toronto, is wanted on a warrant for:

1) Attempt Murder
2) Conspiracy To Commit Murder
3) Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
4) Possess a Prohibited Firearm
5) Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

He is described as 6'2", 160 lbs., hazel eyes and brown hair.

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


Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.


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13 Halloween safety tips, Latest public safety video released

October 30, 2015, 6:06 am
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Halloween is lots of fun for kids, mostly because it involves getting dressed up and eating candy. There's more to Halloween than trick-or-treating and the Toronto Police Service would like to remind everyone of the need for safety this Halloween.

Some things you may not think of include costume safety, candy cautions, trick-or-treat best practices and driver safety. Below are some of the things about which the Toronto Police Service would like to remind everyone.

1) Put strips of reflective tape on the front and back of the costumes to make them more visible to drivers.

2) Your child's costume shouldn't drag on the ground — it's too easy to trip over. Shoes should be well-fitting and sturdy.

3) Don't allow children to carry sharp objects. Swords, knives, and any other accessories should be made of soft, flexible material.

4) If your child wears a mask, make sure it fits securely and has eyeholes large enough so that he or she can see.

5) Make sure that treat bags are light-colored for easy visibility. Decorate them with reflective tape (you can find it in hardware, bicycle, or sporting goods stores).

6) No child should go trick-or-treating alone. Always accompany your younger children; older children can go in groups.

7) Allow children to go trick-or-treating early but avoid the evening rush hour. It's harder for motorists to see clearly during twilight than at any other time of day.

8) Give children specific neighbourhood boundaries for trick-or-treating. Set a firm curfew for your children.

9) Remind children to walk on sidewalks and be cautious when crossing streets.

10) Tell children to only go to homes and neighbors they know and only to houses with lights on.

11) Tell children to turn down all invitations to enter homes. Period.

12) Tell children to avoid even normally friendly neighborhood dogs, who can be startled by kids they know who are dressed in unfamiliar costumes.

13) Drivers: remember children may be preoccupied with trick-or-treating and may not be paying attention to the rules of the road. Keep vehicle speeds at or below the posted limits, and scan the road for children attempting to cross streets mid-block.

Help the Toronto Police Service make this Halloween a safe and happy Halloween.

Watch our new Public Safety Awareness video.


Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.


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Missing man located, Davenport Road and Old Weston Road area, Luis Miguel Nogueira Morgado, 36

October 30, 2015, 11:04 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.

Luis Miguel Nogueira Morgado, 36, was last seen on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at approximately 7:30 a.m., in the Davenport Road and Old Weston Road area.

See previous release.

He was located on Friday, October 30, 2015, at 10 a.m.


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Police request assistance locating wanted man, Appealing to members of Nigerian community in Toronto, Nosa Aisien, 31, wanted for fraud and forgery offences, photograph released

October 30, 2015, 12:17 pm
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Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes is seeking the public's assistance, particularly from members of the Nigerian community, locating Nosa Aisien, 31. He is currently the subject of a Warrant in the First.

It is alleged that:

- in July 2014, Nosa Aisien impersonated an employee of a company to negotiate a wire transfer defrauding a financial institution of a substantial amount of monies

- Nosa Aisien used the internet to facilitate carrying out the offences

An arrest warrant has been issued for Nosa Aisien for the following:

1) Fraud over $5000
2) Forgery
3) Personation to gain an Advantage
4) Unauthorized Use of a Computer Service

Investigators believe Nosa Aisien may be living under an assumed name in the Toronto area and is known to frequent locations and events attended by members of the Nigerian community in Toronto.

Anyone with information regarding Nosa Aisien is asked to contact Detective Constable Warren Bulmer at 416-808-7344 or by email at warren.bulmer@torontopolice.on.ca, 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.

Financial Crimes officers remind members of the public to be diligent in their use of the internet and internet-related services when identifying themselves online.


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Media advisory, Saturday, October 31, 2015, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Centennial College, Progress Campus 941 Progress Avenue, Scarborough Community Safety Week, Road safety event

October 31, 2015, 1:59 am
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On Saturday, October 31, 2015, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 42 Division, in conjunction with the Toronto East Quadrant – Local Immigration Partnership (TEQ-LIP) and Centennial College, will be hosting a Road Safety Event at Centennial College, Progress Campus, at 941 Progress Avenue.

This event will feature displays and presentations from the Toronto Police Service, the Ontario Provincial Police, M.A.D.D. Canada, the Ford Motor Company of Canada, the Ministry of Transportation, Toronto Public Health, the Insurance Bureau of Canada, C.A.A. and the Ontario Safety League.

Topics will include seatbelt/car-seat safety, bicycle safety, and distracted and impaired driving.

The OPP will have the Accident Awareness Crash Car and the OPP rollover vehicle available.

Ford Motor Company of Canada will bring its award-winning Driving Skills for Life program which is available to licensed drivers. Drivers will be able to experience the dangers of distracted and impaired driving in a controlled environment.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the media is invited to participate in the training circuit and there will be interview opportunities.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., participants will be able to try hands-on training exercises.

Light refreshments will be available as well as free parking.

For more information, please contact Constable Gary Gomez at 416-808-4220 or at gary.gomez@torontopolice.on.ca


Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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