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22 Division's "Catch-22 Tuesday," Darnell Dowers, 27

February 16, 2016, 3:59 am
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This is the latest instalment of 22 Division's "Catch-22 Tuesday." We are looking for Darnell Dowers, 27, of Toronto.

A warrant was issued and he is wanted for:

1) Utter Threats
2) Fail to Comply with Recognizance

If located, do not approach. Call 9-1-1.

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.

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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Missing woman located, York Mills Road and Parkwoods Village Drive area, Lisa Hochreiter, 41

February 16, 2016, 5:54 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing woman

Lisa Hochreiter, 41, was last seen on Monday, February 15, 2016, at 1130 a.m., in the York Mills Road and Parkwoods Village Drive area.

See previous news release.

She was located on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.


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Suspect sought in Assault and Threatening investigation, Bathurst Street and Finch Avenue West area, Update, Security camera footage released

February 16, 2016, 9:03 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance identifying a woman wanted for an Assault and Threatening.

On Friday, October 30, 2015, at approximately 5:40 p.m., a TTC bus driver was with his bus near the intersection of Bathurst Street and Finch Avenue West .

It is reported that:

- a woman boarded the bus, suddenly turned around, approached the driver, and began to insult him.

- the woman spat at the bus driver twice and threatened him.

- the driver stopped the bus on Bathurst Street, north of Finch Avenue

- the woman exited the bus and walked northbound

The woman is described as Russian, 50, with light-brown collar-length hair. She was wearing a dark winter coat, sunglasses, purple leggings and brown boots.

Security camera footage is now available on YouTube.

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 woman located, Dovercourt Road and Bloor Street West area, Elizabeth De Costa, 27

February 16, 2016, 9:16 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing woman.

Elizabeth De Costa, 27, was last seen on Monday, February 15, 2016, at approximately 4:45 a.m., in the Dovercourt Road and Bloor Street West area.

See previous news release.

She was located on Monday, February 15, 2016.


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Missing woman, Spadina Avenue and Dupont Street area, Nicole Norris, 40

February 16, 2016, 9:26 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing woman.

Nicole Norris, 40, was last seen on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., in the Spadina Avenue and Dupont Street area.

She is described as white, 5'8”, 169 lbs., brownish/blond hair.

Police are concerned for her 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.


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Police seek assistance with shooting investigation, Manitoba Drive area, within CNE grounds, Update, Security camera video released

February 16, 2016, 12:42 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance with a shooting investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Monday, February 15, 2016, at approximately 12:30 a.m., a man armed with a gun shot a man, 25, three times on Manitoba Drive , within the CNE grounds

See previous news release.

Security camera footage is now available on YouTube.

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 man, King Street West and Dowling Avenue area, David Mitchell, 77

February 16, 2016, 4:01 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

David Mitchell, 77, was last seen Sunday, February 14, 2016, at approximately 9 p.m., in the King Street West and Dowling Avenue area.

He is described as white, fair complexion, 5'7", medium build, white short hair, white eyebrows, blue eyes and clean-shaven.

He was last seen wearing a black knee-length trench coat, black pants and black shoes.

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.


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Media advisory, Wednesday, February 17, 2016, noon, Headquarters, media gallery, Chief Saunders unveils new Homicide cold-case website

February 17, 2016, 4:59 am
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On Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at noon, in the media gallery at headquarters, Chief Mark Saunders will unveil the new Homicide cold-case website.

It allows users to search for information on investigations, dating back to 1959, by searching for a name or browsing by year.

Information on the case as well as how to contact investigators is available for each case.

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


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Missing woman, Cynthia Clarke, 22

February 17, 2016, 5:36 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing woman.

Cynthia Clarke, 22, was last seen on Sunday, February 14, 2016, in the Upper Wentworth Street area in Hamilton. She was scheduled to travel by bus from Hamilton to an address in Toronto. She did not arrive at that address.

She is described as 5'4", black hair, brown eyes, medium build.

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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55 Division's "Wanted Wednesday," James Hendy, 31

February 17, 2016, 6:52 am
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55 Division’s Crime Management Team, in the latest edition of "Wanted Wednesday," is searching for James Hendy, 31 of Toronto.

He is wanted for:

1) three counts of Assault
2) Assault Causing Bodily Harm
3) Threaten Death
4) Assault with a Weapon

He is described as 5'10", 150 lbs., with grey eyes, brown shaved 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.

In 2015, 44 wanted people were included as part of the “Wanted Wednesday” campaign. With the help of local residents and the media, 38 (86%) were arrested.


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Missing man located, King Street West and Dowling Avenue area, David Mitchell, 77

February 17, 2016, 6:57 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.

David Mitchell, 77, was last seen Sunday, February 14, 2016, at approximately 9 p.m., in the King Street West and Dowling Avenue area.

See previous news release.

He was located on Wednesday, February 17, 2016.


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22 Division's "Catch-22 Tuesday," Darnell Dowers, 27, Update, Man arrested within hours of appeal released

February 17, 2016, 7:02 am
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Officers from 22 Division would like to thank the public for their assistance locating Darnell Dowers, 27, of Toronto.

See previous news release.

On Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at 1 p.m., he was arrested. He is charged with:

1. Utter Threats
2. Fail to Comply Recognizance

He is scheduled to appear in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 10 a.m.


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Missing girl located, Jane Street and Finch Avenue West area Serenity Rossi, 12

February 17, 2016, 7:11 am
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New Homicide cold-case website launched, Wednesday, February 17, 2016

February 17, 2016, 9:04 am
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The Toronto Police Service is committed to utilizing technology to advance investigations and keep the public informed. Today, we are pleased to announce the launch of our cold-case website.

"We have taken the time to re-tool the web page to make it more interactive and informative," Chief Mark Saunders said. "We would encourage the public to go to the website and use social media to spread the word on the individual cases and people wanted for murder."

In the coming weeks, Homicide will be releasing short video clips via the website and social media in hopes of stimulating information on cold cases.

Three video appeals were released today:

Homicide #18/1987 - Most Wanted: Rosaleen Wallace

Homicide #34/2003 - Cassandra Do

Homicide #11/2010 - Nanthieashan Dharmaratnam



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Break-and-Enter, 515 Jarvis Street, Man, 23, succumbs to his injuries

February 17, 2016, 11:18 am
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On Sunday, February 14, 2016, at 6:50 a.m., police responded to an unknown trouble call to attend the Keg Mansion Restaurant at 515 Jarvis Street.

It is reported that:

- police arrived on scene and located an unconscious man in the lobby

- the man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries

Investigators have determined that the man had broken into the premises, prior to falling through the restaurant's stained-glass window on the third floor.

On Monday, February 15, 2016, the 23-year-old man, from Mississauga, succumbed to his injuries.

Anyone with information is asked 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). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Homicide #3/2016, Alfredo Patriarca, 42, Media advisory, Thursday, February 18, 2016, 10:30 a.m., Headquarters, media gallery, News conference

February 18, 2016, 2:29 am
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On Thursday, February 18, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., in the media gallery at headquarters, Detective Sergeant Joyce Schertzer will update the media on the investigation into Homicide #3/2016.

See previous release.

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


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31 Division's "Takedown Thursday," Dinish Barnes, 31

February 18, 2016, 3:59 am
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This is the latest instalment of 31 Division's "Takedown Thursday." We are requesting the public's assistance locating Dinish Barnes, 31 of Toronto.

He is wanted on a Superior Court Bench Warrant and a Bench Warrant for the following:

1) Possession of Firearm with Ammunition
2) Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
3) three counts of Possession of Firearm while prohibited
4) seven counts of Assault
5) four counts of Assault with a Weapon
6) Attempt to Procure for Prostitution
7) Exercise Control
8) two counts of Trafficking in Persons
9) Point Firearm
10) Extortion
11) Sexual Assault
12) Assault causing Bodily Harm
13) Uttering Threats to cause Bodily harm or Death.
14) five counts of Uttering Threats

His photograph has been released.

For further information, please visit our 31 Division Facebook page and the TPS 31 Division web page at www.torontopolice.on.ca

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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Thursday February 18, 2016, 1 p.m. #Fraudchat: Tax Scams

February 18, 2016, 8:24 am
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As tax season is quickly upon us, so are tax scams. With modern technology, there are more sophisticated organized crime rings that can be hard to detect.

On Thursday, February 18, 2016, at 1 p.m., we will be joined by our special guests, the Canada Revenue Agency and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, to answer questions regarding tax scams. Members of the public can follow The Canada Revenue Agency and the Canadian Anti- Fraud Centre using the hashtags @canantifraud and @CanRevAgency 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 weekly Twitter chat that takes place once a month, on Thursdays, 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) and Detective Constable Diane Kelly (@DKellyFCU) of the Financial Crimes Unit and members of the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (@FSCOTweets).

Since November 2012, the Financial Crimes Unit has partnered with the Financial Service Commission of Ontario to educate the public about financial crimes and fraud through the use of social media.


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11 Division's "Wanted Ones," John Jagdharry, 38

February 18, 2016, 8:29 am
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This is the latest instalment of 11 Division's "Wanted Ones." We are requesting the public's assistance locating John Jagdharry, 38, of Toronto. He is wanted for:

1. Attempt Break-and-Enter
2. Uttering Threats

His photograph has been released.

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

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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Missing woman located, Cynthia Clarke, 22

February 18, 2016, 8:32 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing woman.

Cynthia Clarke, 22, was last seen on Sunday, February 14, 2016, at 7 p.m., in the Upper Wentworth Street area in Hamilton.

Click here for original release.

She was located on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at approximately 9 p.m.


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