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Man, 43, charged in investigation into Assault on Parking Enforcement Officer

January 10, 2017, 8:26 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in an Assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Thursday, December 29, 2016, at approximately 1:35 p.m., a Parking Enforcement Officer was working in 52 Division

- the PEO placed a ticket on the windshield of a car parked on Charlotte Street near King Street West

- as the Parking Enforcement Officer continued checking cars for violations, a man approached the officer in a very aggressive manner, upset with the ticket his wife received

- the man assaulted the officer by shoving him twice

James Douglas Aitken, 43, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

1) Assault

He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Monday, February 6, 2017, 11 a.m., courtroom 111.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-6603, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or 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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Assistance sought identifying man wanted in four bank robberies, Security camera images now available, Update, Man, 20, arrested and charged

January 10, 2017, 8:38 am
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The Toronto Police Service was seeking the public's assistance identifying a man wanted in an investigation into four bank robberies.

See previous release.

A news conference was held at police headquarters on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, with additional information about a fifth bank robbery.

See previous release.

Toronto Police Hold Up investigators would like to thank the public for their response following the news conference asking for assistance identifying the man responsible for these robberies.

On Tuesday, January 10, 2017, Michael Lilly, 20, of Toronto, was arrested for a series of five financial robberies. He was charged with:

1) five counts of Robbery

He was scheduled to appear in court at College Park on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 10 a.m., room 501.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or 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, The Queensway/Park Lawn Road area, Dimitrije Stevanovic, 21

January 10, 2017, 9:28 am
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Dimitrije Stevanovic, 21, was last seen on the evening of Monday, January 9, 2017, in The Queensway/Park Lawn Road area.

He is described as 6'1", 220 lbs., with brown hair and a brown beard. He was driving a 2000, silver, two-door Honda, with Ontario licence plate BWXT717.

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, or 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 Assault Cause Bodily Harm Investigation, Yonge Street and Finch Avenue area, Security camera images of wanted man released

January 10, 2017, 10:29 am
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance identifying a man involved in a Assault Cause Bodily Harm investigation.

On Sunday, December 4, 2016, at approximately 8:30 p.m., police responded to a call for an Assault Cause Bodliy Harm in the Yonge Street and Finch Avenue area.

It is reported that:

- a man boarded a TTC bus and assaulted a 29-year-old man on the bus

- the assault was unprovoked and the 29-year-old man received non-life-threatening injuries

The man is described as 20-30, 5'6"-5'9", 175 lbs., slim build. He was wearing jeans, a dark-coloured jacket, white sneakers and a white bandana covering the lower half of his face.

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, or 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 Assault investigation, Bayview Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East area, Security camera images of wanted woman released

January 10, 2017, 10:41 am
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance identifying a woman involved in an Assault investigation.

On Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 7:09 p.m., police responded to a call for an Assault in the Bayview Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East area.

It is reported that:

- a woman boarded a TTC bus and slapped the bus operator multiple times in the face

The woman is described as 5'4", 25-30, thin build, with dark, long, straight hair. She was wearing a light-coloured headband with small ears on top, black neck choker, v-neck shirt, black form-fitting pants, black winter jacket with a large fur hood and black heeled shoes.

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, or 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 Assault Investigation, Finch Avenue West and Yonge Street area, Security camera images of wanted man released

January 11, 2017, 3:44 am
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance identifying a man involved in an Assault onboard a TTC bus against the bus operator.

On Friday, October 14, 2016, at 10:26 a.m., police responded to a call for an Assault in the Yonge Street and Finch Avenue West area.

It is reported that:

- a man assaulted the bus operator by punching him in the face and running into Finch station

The man is described as 50-60, medium build, unshaven, with salt-and-pepper hair. He was wearing thin-rimmed glasses, a green baseball hat with "veteran" written on it, a light-coloured jean jacket, grey sweater, black pants and black boots.

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, or 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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Fail-to-Remain fatal collision #63/2016, Eglinton Avenue East, west of Midland Avenue, Update, Man, 28, arrested, faces six charges

January 11, 2017, 5:38 am
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On Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at 11:17 a.m., a personal injury collision occurred at Eglinton Avenue East, west of Midland Avenue.

It is alleged that:

- a 2013 white BMW 328xi was eastbound on Eglinton Avenue East, west of Midland Avenue, approaching a construction zone

- a man, 41, was working on the roadway inside the construction zone

- the BMW entered the construction zone and subsequently struck the man, 41

- the driver failed to remain at the scene of the collision and fled in his vehicle

The man, 41, was pronounced at the scene.

The vehicle was located by police on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. The investigation was subsequently taken over by the SIU.

On Friday, January 6, 2017, Jovon Henry, 28, of Pickering, was arrested and charged with:

1) Flight causing death
2) Leave scene of accident causing death
3) Criminal negligence causing death
4) Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death
5) Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
6) Use plate not authorized

He appeared in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East on Friday, January 6, 2017.

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, or 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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33 Division’s "Wanted Person of the Week," Daniel Parsons, 31, Update, Man arrested, faces 11 charges

January 11, 2017, 5:52 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating Daniel Parsons, 31, of Toronto.

See previous news release.

He was arrested on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. He is charged with:

1) seven counts of Fail to Comply Probation
2) Break-and-Enter
3) Injuring or Endangering Animals
4) Causing Damage or Injuring Animals
5) Assault

He appeared in court at 1000 Finch Avenue West on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 10 a.m.


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Man, 52, facing 27 charges in multiple commercial Break-and-Enters, Leslieville area

January 11, 2017, 6:04 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in a Break-and-Enter investigation in and around the Leslieville area.

It is alleged that:

- during December 2016, a man entered multiple commercial properties by smashing the glass windows and obtaining cash

On Monday, January 9, 2017, Steven Phillips, 52, of Toronto, was arrested.

He was charged with:

1) 14 counts of Breach of Probation
2) 12 counts of Break-and-Enter
3) Possession of Burglar Tools

He appeared in court at College Park on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 10 a.m.

The investigators relied heavily on security cameras from businesses in the area of the break-ins.

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, or 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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23 Division's "Most Wanted," Nathaniel Phillips, 40, Update, Man arrested same day public appeal posted, Faces three charges

January 11, 2017, 6:27 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance arresting a wanted man.

See previous news release.

On Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 8:20 p.m., Nathaniel Phillips, 40 of Toronto, was arrested. He was charged with:

1) Aggravated Assault
2) Assault with a Weapon
3) Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

He is scheduled to appear in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 10 a.m., room 206.


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Missing girl, Sheppard Avenue East and Bay Mills Boulevard area, Savannah Hopkinson, 15

January 11, 2017, 6:38 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing girl.

Savannah Hopkinson, 15, was last seen on Monday, January 9, 2017, at 7:30 a.m., in the Sheppard Avenue East and Bay Mills Boulevard area.

She is described as 5’7”, medium build, with long, red, wavy hair. She was last seen wearing grey pants, black-rimmed glasses, a black North Face jacket, and black Nike running shoes.

Police are concerned for her 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, or 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, York Mills Road and Don Valley Parkway area, Dylan Macedo-Rias, 20

January 11, 2017, 6:50 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Dylan Macedo-Rias, 20, was last seen on Saturday, January 8, 2017, at 12 p.m., in the York Mills Road and Don Valley Parkway area.

He is described as white, 5’6”, medium build, with long brown hair, brown eyes, and a beard. He was last seen wearing a red Columbia jacket and a grey toque. He may be carrying a guitar case.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or 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, Sheppard Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue area, Andy Riccardo Miller, 31

January 11, 2017, 7:02 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Andy Riccardo Miller, 31, was last seen on Wednesday, January 10, 2017, at approximately 9 p.m., in the Sheppard Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue area.

He is described as 6’, 170 lbs., with a shaved head and goatee. He was last seen wearing a grey winter parka with a fur-trimmed hood.

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, or 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, 52, arrested in Robbery investigation, Danforth Avenue and Pape Avenue area

January 11, 2017, 9:23 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to inform the public of an arrest in a Robbery investigation.

On Friday December 30, 2016, police responded to a bank robbery call in the Danforth Avenue and Pape Avenue area.

It is alleged that:

- a man attended a bank, wearing a baseball cap and a hoodie covering his head

- he waited in line, then approached the next available customer service representative

- the man handed over a hold-up note demanding money

- the man indicated he had a gun

- the man received a quantity of cash and fled

On Tuesday, January 10, 2017, Gustav Khan, 52, of Toronto, was arrested. He is charged with:

1) Robbery

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 10 a.m. room 101

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or 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, January 21, 2017, 11:30 a.m., Woodbine Beach, 1675 Lake Shore Boulevard East, Toronto Police Service participates in Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

January 11, 2017, 12:48 pm
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On Saturday, January 21, 2017, at 11:30 a.m., members of the Toronto Police Service will participate in their first Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario.

Joined by other police services, law enforcement partners, members of the public and athletes from the Special Olympics, members of the Service will take the plunge at Woodbine Beach, at 1675 Lake Shore Boulevard East.

As supporters of the Special Olympics for the last 30 years as original organizers and participants in the Law Enforcement Torch Run, the Polar Plunge is the next fundraising step for the Toronto Police Service family.

Check-in for participants will be at 10 a.m., with opening ceremonies, including remarks from Chief Mark Saunders, starting at 11:30 a.m. The plunge takes place at noon.

To register for the plunge and start your own personal fundraising, please click here.

For more information, please contact Sergeant Michael Puterbaugh at 416-808-5387 or LETR@torontopolice.on.ca


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55 Division's "Wanted Wednesday," Charles Benford, 40

January 12, 2017, 5:37 am
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55 Division’s Crime Management Team, in the latest edition of “Wanted Wednesday,” is searching for Charles Benford, 40, of Toronto.

He is wanted for:

1) Assault
2) three counts of Fail to Comply with Probation

He is described as 6'0", 180 lbs., with brown hair and blue 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, or 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, Jessica Grace Littlefield, 35

January 12, 2017, 5:48 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing woman.

Jessica Grace Littlefield, 35, is described as 5’2”. She is a resident of the United States and was last known to be visiting the Toronto area.

Police are concerned for her safety

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, or 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, University Avenue and College Street area, Barbara Codner, 68

January 12, 2017, 6:09 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing woman.

Barbara Codner, 68, was last seen on Sunday, January 8, 2017, at 6:10 p.m., in the University Avenue and College Street area.

She is described as white, 5'4", 161 lbs., with white hair. She wears glasses and may be wearing a red winter jacket

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, or 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, Meadowvale Road and Sheppard Avenue area, Whitney Edwards-Dacosta, 21

January 12, 2017, 6:20 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing woman.

Whitney Edwards-Dacosta, 21, was last seen on Friday, January 6, 2017, at approximately 2:30 p.m., in the Meadowvale Road and Sheppard Avenue East area.

See previous news release.

She was located on Wednesday, January 11, 2017.


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33 Division’s “Wanted Person of the Week,” Kory Kinden, 28

January 12, 2017, 8:30 am
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The 33 Division Warrant office is requesting the public's assistance locating Kory Kinden, 28, of Toronto.

He is wanted on a Warrant for:

1) Assault
2) Assault with a Weapon
3) Threaten Bodily Harm
4) Possess Schedule I Substance for Trafficking
5) Fail to Comply Recognizance

He is described as, 5'9", 140 lbs, blue eyes, brown hair. He has a praying hands tattoo on his right forearm, a "Kristopher" tattoo on his left forearm and a cross tattoo on his back.

His photograph has been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or 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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