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St. Patrick’s Day 5km Run/Walk, Sunday, March 12, 2017, Road closures

March 10, 2017, 3:59 am
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On Sunday, March 12, 2017, the St. Patrick's Day 5K Run/Walk will take place.

Participants will assemble on Bremner Boulevard, east of Rees Street, at approximately 9 a.m. At 10:30 a.m., the 5km run/walk will proceed along the following route:

Road closures are as follows:
Formation Area: Bremner Boulevard (Rees Street to Lower Simcoe Street)
Westbound Bremner Boulevard
Northbound Spadina Avenue (northbound curb lane only)
Eastbound Clarence Square
Eastbound Wellington Street (two southside lanes)
Turnaround Just west of Yonge Street
Westbound Wellington Street (two southside lanes)
Westbound Clarence Square
Southbound Spadina Avenue (northbound curb lane only)
Eastbound Bremner Boulevard
Dispersal Area: Bremner Boulevard (Rees Street to Lower Simcoe Street)

Vehicles in the area may experience traffic delays due to this event and are advised to consider alternate routes. This event will proceed regardless of weather conditions.


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Homicide Most Wanted: Ton Quoc Hoang Ngo, Homicide #36/2015, Second-Degree Murder, Video appeal

March 10, 2017, 5:45 am
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Homicide investigators have released a video appeal for information on the whereabouts of a man wanted for Second-Degree Murder.

On Sunday, September 6, 2015, at approximately 12:20 a.m., police were called to Noble Park for a stabbing.

Russell Sahadeo, 23, received stab wounds and died from his injuries after two men approached him.

On Wednesday, September 9, 2015, Marcus Richard Lee, 21, of Toronto, surrendered to police at 12 Division.

Ton Quoc Hoang Ngo, now 22, a.k.a. Tommy Ngo, of Toronto, is wanted on a warrant for Second-Degree Murder.

Homicide investigators note that anyone who is assisting or has assisted Ngo in evading arrest may also face charges.

Ngo is described as Asian, approximately 5'7", with a slim build, and short black brush-cut hair, possibly with spikes on top.

If you see him, do not approach. Call 9-1-1.

Homicide Most Wanted.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Leslie Dunkley at 416-808-7400 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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Amber Alert, Abduction and stolen vehicle, Christina Nguyen, 4

March 10, 2017, 5:55 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a four-year-old girl.

It is alleged that:

- on Friday, March 10, 2017, at 6 a.m., a girl was sitting in a car in front of her home in the Jane Street and Lawrence Avenue West area

- the car was stolen while her parents were retrieving another child

The girl, Christina Nguyen, 4, is described as Asian, wearing a red winter jacket. A photo is attached.

The car is described as a black, four-door, 2008 Toyota Camry, with Ontario Licence plate number BHVH 392. It may have rust on the front passenger side.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone sighting the car should not pursue, but call 9-1-1 immediately.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1200, 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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Amber Alert no longer in effect, Abduction and stolen vehicle, Christina Nguyen, 4, Update, Girl and car located

March 10, 2017, 8:30 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a four-year-old girl.

It is alleged that:

- on Friday, March 10, 2017, at 6 a.m., a girl was sitting in a car in front of her home in the Jane Street and Lawrence Avenue West area

See previous news release.

On Friday, March 10, 2017, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the girl was located safe, inside the car which had been abandoned a short distance away.

The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the Ontario Provincial Police, York Regional Police, Peel Regional Police, Halton Regional Police Service, Niagara Regional Police Service, Brantford Police Service, London Police Service, Windsor Police Service, Canada Border Services Agency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the public, and especially the media and the passerby who found the girl.

The public safety portion of the investigation is now concluded. The criminal investigation is now ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1200, 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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Personal injury collision #14/2017, Sheppard Avenue West at Magellan Drive, Update, Now fatal collision #11/2017

March 10, 2017, 10:40 am
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On Saturday, March 4, 2017, at 10:12 a.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision at Sheppard Avenue West at Magellan Drive.

It is reported that:

− a woman, 20, was driving a 1998 Toyota Sienna, eastbound on Sheppard Avenue West, approaching Magellan Drive

− two boys, 9, were attempting to cross Sheppard Avenue West, on the west side of Magellan Drive

− the boys were struck by the Toyota as they were crossing the road

See previous release.

Both boys were taken to hospital, one with non-life-threatening injuries, the other with life-threatening injuries.

On Wednesday, March 8, 2017, the 9-year-old boy with life-threatening injuries was pronounced deceased.

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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14 Division's "Fugitive Friday", Gules Roble, 40

March 10, 2017, 10:55 am
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This is the next installment of 14 Division's "Fugitive Friday." We are looking for Gules Roble, 40, of Toronto.

He is wanted on a warrant for:

1) Fail To Appear for Prints
2) Fail To Report
3) Fail To Comply With Order or Obligation

He is described as 5’11", 190 lbs., with a shaved head, and brown eyes. He has a scar on his left wrist and forehead, and a birthmark on his neck.

Police warn that he is considered violent. If located, do not approach but 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, 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 located, Parliament Street and Shuter Street, Shahin Pirouzi, 37

March 10, 2017, 11:17 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.

Shahin Pirouzi, 37, was last seen during the morning hours of Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in the Parliament Street and Shuter Street area.

See previous release.

He was located on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at 10 p.m.

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Missing man located, Jane Street and Woolner Avenue area, Potvyn Lowe, 19

March 10, 2017, 11:35 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.

Potvyn Lowe, 19, was last seen on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at approximately 10 p.m., in the Jane Street and Woolner Avenue area.

See previous release.

He was located on Friday, March 10, 2017, at 5 a.m.

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Arrest made in Human Trafficking Investigation, Jahvon Collins, 19, Facing 14 charges

March 10, 2017, 12:08 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest made in a Human Trafficking investigation.

It is alleged that:

- in February, 2017, a 17-year-old girl met a man in Montreal

- a short time later, the girl traveled to Toronto with the man under the belief it was strictly a trip

- once in Toronto, the man took and destroyed the girl's cellular phone and identification

- the man then forced the girl to work in the sex trade industry as an escort, posting advertisements on the website backpage.com

- the girl was forced to hand over all the money she made

- the girl was also assaulted, threatened, and forced to provide sexual services to the man

On Saturday, March 4, 2017, the girl managed to escape and subsequently contacted police.

On Sunday, March 5, 2017, the man was arrested on board a bus as he was trying to leave the province.

Jahvon Collins, 19, of Montreal, is charged with:

1) Trafficking of a Person Under the age of 18 years by Exercising Control
2) Material Benefit - Trafficking in Persons Under 18 years
3) Withholding or destroying documents in Relation to Trafficking in Persons
4) Procuring Exercising Control over a person under 18 years
5) Sexual Assault
6) Forcible Confinement
7) Assault with a Weapon
8) Uttering Threats
9) Advertising Another Person's Sexual Services
10) Material Benefit from Sexual Services Provided by a Person under 18 years
11) Mischief/Damage to property not exceeding $5000
12) Overcome Resistance by Attempting to Choke, Suffocate
13) Assault with a Weapon
14) Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime not Exceeding $5000

He appeared at Old City Hall on Monday, March 6, 2017, in courtroom 101.

Police would like to encourage all affected individuals to come forward and report Human Trafficking occurrences to police. We want to make sure that everyone has access to support services and an exit strategy, regardless of their decision to proceed criminally.


Human Trafficking means every person who recruits, transports, transfers, receives, holds, conceals or harbours a person, or exercises control, direction or influence over the movements of a person, for the purpose of exploiting them or facilitating their exploitation, for a sexual purpose or a forced labour purpose. Victims can be men, women or children; can be Canadian citizens; and can be moved across local, provincial or national borders. They can be coerced through violence or the threat of violence against family and friends. The Human Trafficking Enforcement Team of Sex Crimes is dedicated to investigating these crimes against vulnerable members of society. For more information, please visit the Sex Crimes website.

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, 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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Arrest made in 33 Division's "Wanted Person of the Week," Michael Gibson, 30

March 10, 2017, 12:26 pm
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The 33 Division Warrant office would like to make the public aware of an arrest of a recent "Wanted Person of the Week."

Recently, 33 Division requested the public’s assistance locating Michael Gibson, 30, of Toronto.

See previous news release.

He was arrested on Thursday, March 9, 2017. He is charged with:

1) False Alarm or Fire
2) Fail to Comply with Probation

He was scheduled to appear in court on Friday, March 10, 2017, at 1000 Finch Avenue West, at 10 a.m.


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Media advisory, Saturday, March 11, 2017, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Toronto Police College, 70 Birmingham Street, French domestic violence conference, "It’s Everybody’s Business. Speak Up!"

March 10, 2017, 12:29 pm
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The Toronto Police Service will be hosting a French domestic violence conference called "It's Everybody’s Business. Speak Up!"

The conference will take place on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Toronto Police College, 70 Birmingham Street, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The conference is free to the public with breakfast and lunch included. Anyone wishing to attend the conference must click here.

The following organizations will be presenting: the Toronto Police Service, Children’s Aid Society, the Crown Attorney’s office, Victim Witness Assistance Program, Elder Abuse Ontario, Centre Francophone, CAMH, and Oasis Centre des femmes.


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Public Safety Alert, Mammoth Hall Trail and Malvern Street area, Children being approached

March 11, 2017, 4:38 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of incidents involving children being approached.

See previous release.

It is reported that:

- on Friday, March 10, 2017 at approximately 3:25 p.m., girl, 10, was walking home from Malvern Junior Public School in the Mammoth Hall Trail and Malvern Street area

- a man exited a dark-grey or black sedan and started to run towards her

- the girl ran back to the school and advised school staff

The man is described as 5’8” - 6’1”, medium build, wearing black clothing with a ski mask and sunglasses.

It is further reported that:

- on Friday, February 10, 2017, at approximately 3 p.m., two boys, both 9, were walking in the Burrows Hall Boulevard and Purvis Crescent area

- a man in a vehicle approached the boys and asked them to get into his car

- the boys ran away and the vehicle drove off

It is further reported that:

- on Tuesday March 7, 2017, at approximately 8 a.m., two boys, both 10, and a girl, 5, were walking in the Burrows Hall Boulevard and Purvis Crescent area

- a man in a vehicle approached the children and offered them a ride

- the children declined the offer, the man was persistent, but the children ran away and the man drove off

He is described as brown, 35-45, wearing reading glasses. He may have been wearing a Blue Jays shirt and a Blue Jays baseball cap in one of the incidents.

The vehicle is described as a charcoal or metallic-grey sedan. In the third incident, the vehicle was described as a small, silver, four-door vehicle.

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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Media advisory, March Break, March Safe Campaign, Monday, March 13, 2017 - Sunday, March 19, 2017

March 12, 2017, 4:14 pm
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From Monday, March 13, 2017, to Sunday, March 19, 2017, the Toronto Police Service will be conducting the annual March Break, March Safe campaign.

It is designed to promote the education, awareness and enforcement strategies intended to heighten public awareness of pedestrian safety.

While children will be celebrating the arrival of March Break, the Toronto Police Service would like to remind parents and caregivers that the safety of the children in their care must still be a top priority.

The need to be aware and alert at all times on any road, and even in the most routine circumstances, is a key component to moving through traffic safely. This applies to pedestrians, drivers, cyclists, and transit users alike. We ask those who drive to take extra care on the roads and in parking lots, especially in areas where children and seniors might be present.

Pedestrians/Transit Users' Tips

Parents and caregivers can help reinforce some of these pedestrian safety messages to children, as well as some of our more vulnerable seniors and transit users.

- Stop, look, listen and think before entering the roadway
- Utilize crossings at controlled areas, intersections and crosswalks
- Make eye contact with drivers and other road users
- Wear reflective or bright clothing whenever possible
- Never run into the street
- Obey crossing signals and signs


Driver Safety Tips during the March Break

A driver who is aware and alert can avoid potential hazards and other distractions.

General Driving Tips:

- Scan to identify pedestrians and cyclists entering the road from curbs and driveways or when approaching intersections
- Be ready for the unexpected, avoid using distracting devices
- Leave at least 2-3 seconds following distance between you and the vehicles ahead
- In fog, rain, snow or darkness, use your full headlighting system. Remember, when conditions require you to use your windshield wipers, you should turn on your headlights as well
- To avoid backing into, or out of, a parking space, pull straight through two stalls (where available) so you are parked with the nose of your vehicle facing out
- Drive in travelled lanes only - avoid driving across or through parking spaces
- Use rear-view and outside mirrors often and frequently check your speed

During the campaign, all road users will be subject to various education and enforcement initiatives. Let's all work together to make the rest of the season safe.


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Public assistance sought with Robbery investigation, Bloor Street West and Ossington Avenue

March 13, 2017, 10:50 am
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The Toronto Police Service requests the public's assistance identifying two men involved in a robbery investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Friday, February 10, 2017, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a 24-year-old man was inside a restaurant in the Bloor Street West and Ossington Avenue area

- the victim left his wallet on the table when a man grabbed it, as he and another man were walking past the table

- the victim chased the men outside

- the man in possession of the victim's wallet pulled a knife and threatened to kill the 24-year-old man

Security camera images of the two men are released.

The man with the knife is described as wearing light-blue jeans, very faded in the rear upper leg area, a black leather jacket and a black hoodie, with a toque underneath.

The other man is described as having black hair, wearing light-blue jeans and a dark jacket.

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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Police seek assistance with Robbery investigation, Bloor Street West and Shaw Street

March 13, 2017, 12:02 pm
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The Toronto Police Service requests assistance identifying two men in a robbery investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a 32-year-old man was walking in the Bloor Street West and Shaw Street area

- two men approached the man from behind and asked him for the time

- the men then pushed the man to the ground and attempted to rob him of his cell phone, but were unsuccessful

- the men then fled eastbound through a laneway

Security camera images of the men have been released.

Suspect #1 is described as white, 18-22, approximately 5'7", with a stocky build. He was wearing dark pants, dark jacket, sweater with a white print on the front and his face was covered.

Suspect #2 is described as black, 18-22, approximately 6'0", medium build. He was wearing blue jeans, black horizontal-ridged puffy jacket with hood, black backpack with shoulder straps with red trimming.

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 man, Dufferin Street and Eglinton Avenue West area, Alan Maclean, 63

March 14, 2017, 4:44 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing man.

Alan Maclean, 63, was last seen on Monday, March 13, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., in the Dufferin Street and Eglinton Avenue West area.

He is described as 5'6", medium build, dark hair, salt-and-pepper moustache and beard. He was last seen wearing a dark dress shirt, light-blue jeans, white running shoes and navy-blue jacket. He walks with a cane.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1300, 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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22 Division's "Catch-22 Tuesday," Antonio Bernardo, 57

March 14, 2017, 5:46 am
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This is the latest instalment of 22 Division's "Catch-22 Tuesday." We are looking for Antonio Bernardo, 57, of Mississauga.

He is wanted on a warrant for:

1) Uttering Death Threats

For further information, please visit the following: 22 Division on Facebook or @the22news on Twitter.

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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Shawn General, 32, wanted in Assault Causing Bodily Harm investigation, Photograph released

March 14, 2017, 6:32 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a wanted man.

On Monday, March 13, 2017, at 2:15 a.m., police were called to a home in the Lawrence Avenue West and Avenue Road area

It is alleged that:

- a 26-year-old woman was assaulted by a man

- the man fled prior to police arrival

Shawn General, 32, of Toronto, is wanted for:

1) four counts of Assault Causing Bodily Harm
2) four counts of Unlawfully Causing Bodily Harm
3) Assault
4) Mischief under $5000
5) Obstruct Justice
6) Fail to comply with a condition of judicial release
7) two counts of Breach of probation

He is described as 32, 6'2", 200 lbs., brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black bomber-style jacket with fur trim on the hood, blue jeans and grey-and-black Jordan shoes.

He is known to be violent. If located, do not approach. Call 9-1-1 immediately.

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 man, Eglinton Avenue East and Midland Avenue area, Peter Taylor, 54

March 14, 2017, 6:59 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Peter Taylor, 54, was last seen on Monday, March 13, 2017, at 7:13 a.m., in the Midland Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East area.

He was on his way to the Warden Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East area.

He is described as 5'4", 137 lbs., thin build, balding, blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket with a hood, grey pants, black shoes, a multi-coloured baseball cap, blue gloves, and a scarf.

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, 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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