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Ahmed Omar, 27, charged in two Sexual Assault investigations

March 20, 2017, 9:41 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to inform the public of an arrest in an ongoing Sexual Assault investigation.

On Friday, March 17, 2017, at 10 p.m., officers responded to a call for a Sexual Assault in the Shuter Street and Bond Street area.

It is alleged that:

- a 27-year-old-woman was walking on Shuter Street

- she was approached by a man

- he sexually assaulted her and ran away

On Friday, March 17, 2017, at 9:30 p.m., a 41-year-old woman was standing on Shuter Street, waiting to cross the road.

It is alleged that:

- a man approached her from behind

- he sexually assaulted her

- she confronted him and he fled

On Friday, March 17, 2017, Ahmed Omar, 27, of Toronto, was arrested. He is charged with:

1) two counts of Sexual Assault

He appeared in court at Old City Hall on Saturday, March 18, 2017, 10 a.m., room 101.

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, or 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.


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Missing man, College Street and Spadina Avenue area, Isaiah Flett, 28

March 20, 2017, 9:56 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Isaiah Flett, 28, was last seen on Thursday, March 16, 2017, at 8:15 p.m., in the College Street and Spadina Avenue area.

He is described as 5’7", 130 lbs., with straight, black hair and brown eyes. He wears prescription glasses. No clothing description is available.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200, 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, Morningside Avenue and Ellesmere Road area, Duane Montaque, 32

March 20, 2017, 10:19 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Duane Montaque, 32, was last seen on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at approximately 5 p.m., in the Morningside Avenue and Ellesmere Road area.

He is described as 5’4", 180 lbs., medium build, short black hair. It is not known what he is wearing.

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, 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 #16/2017, 4361 Chesswood Drive

March 20, 2017, 10:44 am
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On Thursday, March 16, 2017, at 3:05 p.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision at 4361 Chesswood Drive.

It is reported that:

- a man, 66, was walking through the automotive service area at 4361 Chesswood Drive

- a man, 78, was attempting to reverse a 2010 Subaru Forester, in the automotive service area, at 4361 Chesswood Drive

- the pedestrian was struck by the vehicle

The 66-year-old man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries

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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Fatal collision #12/2017, Jarvis Street, south of Gloucester Street

March 20, 2017, 11:02 am
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On Saturday, March 18, 2017, at 7:35 p.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision at Jarvis Street, south of Gloucester Street.

It is reported that:

- a man, 67, was driving a 2016 Mazda 3 southbound on Jarvis Street

- a man, 62, was attempting to cross Jarvis Street, south of Gloucester Street

- as the man was attempting to cross Jarvis Street, he collapsed on the roadway

- the man was then struck by the southbound vehicle

The 62-year-old man received life-threatening injuries. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced.

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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Fatal collision #13/2017, York Mills Road, east of Hedgewood Road

March 20, 2017, 11:38 am
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On Sunday, March 19, 2017, at 2:55 a.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision at York Mills Road, east of Hedgewood Road.

It is reported that:

- a man, 18, was driving a 2016 Mercedes-Benz eastbound on York Mills Road

- a man, 49, was driving a 2014 Toyota Camry westbound on York Mills Road

- for reasons not yet determined, the Mercedes-Benz left the roadway, struck a hydro pole on the south side, then the Toyota

- the 49-year-old driver of the Toyota received life-threatening injuries

- he was taken to hospital where he was pronounced

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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Missing girl located, Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West area, Abigail Guevara, 14

March 20, 2017, 12:52 pm
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Missing man, Bathurst Street and Ranee Avenue area, Thomas Da Silva, 65

March 21, 2017, 5:22 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing man.

Thomas Da Silva, 65, was last seen on Monday, March 20, 2017, at 8:30 a.m., in the Bathurst Street and Ranee Avenue area.

He is described as 5'4", 185 lbs., medium build, short white hair, bushy eyebrows and clean-shaven. He was last seen wearing a navy-blue spring jacket with a grey collar, a black leather cap with ear flaps and khaki pants.

He may be pushing a cart or a trolley.

Police are concerned for his 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, 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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Three men arrested in drug and firearms investigation, Fully loaded handgun and sawed-off shotgun seized

March 21, 2017, 8:42 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of arrests and seizures in a firearms and drug investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Saturday, March 18, 2017, Gun and Gang Task Force officers were conducting a firearms and drug investigation in Scarborough

- in the late-evening hours, officers stopped a car in the Kingston Road/Highway 401 area as part of this investigation

- the three occupants were arrested

- during the arrest, officers seized a fully loaded handgun from one man, and a sawed-off shotgun

Matthew Seymour Reid, 24, of Toronto, is charged with:

1) two counts of Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
2) Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Serial Number has been Tampered With
3) two counts of Possession of a Firearm Obtained by Crime
4) Possession of a Loaded Firearm
5) Possession of a Schedule I Substance
6) Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
7) two counts of Possession of a Weapon
8) four counts of Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order
9) two counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
10) two counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm


Keyshawn Kawano, 19, of Toronto, is charged with:

1) Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
2) Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Serial Number has been Tampered With
3) Possession of a Firearm Obtained by Crime
4) Possession of a Schedule I Substance
5) Possession of a Weapon
6) Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
7) Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm


Mikyle Mitchell, 24, of Toronto, is charged with:

1) Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
2) Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Serial Number has been Tampered With
3) Possession of a Firearm Obtained by Crime
4) Possession of a Weapon
5) Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
6) Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

The three men appeared in court at Old City Hall on Sunday, March 19, 2017, 10 a.m., room 101.


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Man wanted in Eaton Centre Sexual Assault investigation, Update, Omar Johnson, 28, arrested, Faces two charges, Police concerned there may be other victims

March 21, 2017, 9:44 am
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On Monday, March 20, 2017, at 8:37 a.m., the Toronto Police Service announced it was seeking assistance identifying a man involved in a Sexual Assault investigation.

It was reported that:

- on Friday, March 17, 2017, at approximately 3:10 p.m., a man sexually assaulted a woman, 21, at the Eaton Centre

See previous release.

It is alleged that:

- on Monday, March 20, 2017, at approximately 10 p.m., officers saw the man in the Sherbourne Street/Gerrard Street East area

- when officers placed the man under arrest, he identified himself with a name not his own

- his true identity was later discovered

Omar Johnson, 28, of no fixed address, is charged with:

1) Sexual Assault
2) Obstruct Peace Officer

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 10 a.m., courtroom 101.

Police are concerned there may be other victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200, 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.


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 located, Bathurst Street and Ranee Avenue area, Thomas Da Silva, 65

March 21, 2017, 4:38 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.

Thomas Da Silva, 65, was last seen on Monday, March 20, 2017, at 8:30 a.m., in the Bathurst Street and Ranee Avenue area.

See previous release.

He was located on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at 4 p.m.


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Missing man, Neilson Road and Trailridge Crescent area, Kiriacos Pitsingigas, 74

March 22, 2017, 5:32 am
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The Toronto Police Service requests assistance locating a missing man.

Kiriacos Pitsingigas, 74, was last seen on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at 11 a.m., in the Neilson Road and Trailridge Crescent area.

He is described as medium build, 5’6", beard, short salt-and-pepper hair. He was last seen wearing a black winter coat, blue jeans, red plaid shirt and blue slippers.

Police are concerned for his safety. He is not believed to be properly dressed for the weather.

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, 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, 48, charged with assaulting Parking Enforcement Officer, Bay Street and Wellesley Street area

March 22, 2017, 6:11 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to inform the public of an arrest in an Assault Peace Officer investigation.

On Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at 11:45 a.m., officers responded to a call for an Assist Police Constable in the Bay Street and Wellesley Street area.

It is alleged that:

- a Parking Enforcement Officer was issuing a ticket to a car

- a man ran from a store to confront the officer

- the man grabbed the officer by his arm, pulling him around

- the man fled in the car

Muhammad Asif, 48, of Toronto, surrendered to officers later in the day. He has been charged with:

1) Assault Peace Officer

He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 2 p.m., room 111.


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Man arrested in Indecent Act investigation, Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue area, Stephen Keays, 52, facing seven charges

March 22, 2017, 8:33 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in an ongoing Indecent Act investigation.

It is alleged that:

- a woman was in a book store with her two children in the Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue area

- the woman saw a man standing in close proximity to her children, committing an indecent act

- the woman confronted the man who fled.

On Monday, March 20, 2017, Stephen Keays, 52, of Toronto, was arrested.

He has been charged with:

1) Commit an indecent act in a public place
2) Three counts of Mischief interfere lawful enjoyment of property over $5000
3) Unlawfully possess schedule II substance CDSA 4(1)
4) Two counts of Possess schedule II substance for trafficking CDSA 5(2)

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 10 a.m., room 101.

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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55 Division's "Wanted Wednesday", Jonathan Razan, 44

March 22, 2017, 9:08 am
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The 55 Division Crime Management Team, in the latest edition of "Wanted Wednesday,” is searching for Jonathan Razan, 44, of Toronto.

He is wanted for:

1) two counts of Break-and-Enter
2) Possession of Property Obtained By Crime over $5,000

He is described as 5'2", 115 lbs., black hair, brown 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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Three men wanted in Kijiji Robbery investigations

March 22, 2017, 9:35 am
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The Toronto Police Service requests assistance locating three men wanted in two Kijiji Robbery investigations.

On Monday, March 6, 2017, at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers responded to a call for a robbery in the Fort York Boulevard and Bathurst Street area.

It is alleged that:

- a 22-year-old man answered an ad on Kijiji to purchase a laptop computer

- he was told to go to a condominium address in the area

- he was met by a man who escorted him inside the building

- he was pushed into a secluded area by another man

- a knife was produced and the victim was robbed of his belongings

On Monday, March 6, 2017, at approximately 9:45 p.m., officers responded to a call for a robbery in the Lake Shore Boulevard West and Mimico Avenue area.

It is alleged that:

- a 39-year-old man answered an ad on Kijiji to purchase a laptop

- he was told to meet the seller outside a building

- he was met by a man and escorted into a nearby condo building

- he was struck from behind by another man wielding a weapon

- both men produced guns

- he was led to a stairwell where he was robbed of his belongings

- Tristan Cain, 24, of Ajax, has been identified as one of the suspects in both incidents

He is wanted for:

1) Robbery with an Offensive Weapon
2) Forcible Confinement
3) Robbery with a Firearm
4) Point Firearm
5) Assault Cause Bodily Harm

He is described as 6'0"-6'2", 170-200 lbs., medium build, brown eyes, short black hair, black goatee.

It is further alleged that:

- Daniel Ofori, 24, of Binbrook, has been identified as the other suspect in the second incident

He is wanted for:

1) Robbery with a Firearm
2) Point Firearm
3) Assault Cause Bodily Harm

He is described as 5'9", 160 lbs., thin build, short black curly hair, clean-shaven.

Suspect #3 is described as a black man, 5'9", 20-30, medium build, short black hair, clean-shaven. He was wearing a black shirt and black pants.

They are all considered armed and dangerous. If located, do not approach. Call 9-1-1 immediately.

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 boy, Coe Hill Drive and Windermere Avenue area, Jacob Fleischmann, 16

March 22, 2017, 10:07 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing boy.

Jacob Fleischmann, 16, was last seen on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at 11 p.m., in the Coe Hill Drive and Windermere Avenue area.

He is described as 5’10”, 130 lbs., with dark-blonde hair, blue eyes, and small moles on his cheeks. He was last seen wearing black jeans, navy-blue Adidas running shoes with white stripes, and a dark jacket. He also has small, round, black stud earrings in both ears.

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, 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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Public Safety Alert, McLevin Avenue and Malvern Street area, Potential Sex Offender

March 22, 2017, 10:29 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of, and are seeking their assistance locating and/or identifying, a man connected to an investigation into a Potential Sex Offender Assault.

It is reported that:

- on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, a 10-year-old girl was walking through a trail near McLevin Avenue and Malvern Street

- the girl was approached by a man

- the man assaulted the girl

- the girl was able to kick the man and run away

The man is described as brown, wearing all-black clothing. He had his face covered.

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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Criteria for referring a collision to Collision Reporting Centres

March 22, 2017, 10:49 am
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In 2016, there were 70,004 collisions reported to the Toronto Police Service. Many of these collisions (approximately 81% or 56,615) were referred to the Collision Reporting Centres (CRC) for the necessary reports to be completed.

Delays to commuters and businesses can result when minor collisions occur on city roads, and drivers wait for police to attend. In some cases, traffic congestion can result in additional collisions.

Collisions involving the following criteria will continue to be investigated at the scene of the collision:

- Personal injury collisions where the victim is taken to hospital immediately following the collision
- Involves criminality
- Involves consumption of alcohol or drug by involved drivers
- Involves a suspended or unlicensed driver
- Involves a motor vehicle found to not have a valid insurance policy in effect
- Collisions involving damage to private, municipal or highway property
- Collisions involving dangerous goods where the dangerous goods have been compromised
- Collisions that occur/reported between midnight and 6 a.m.
- Collisions involving pedestrians, cyclists and wheeled devices when reported immediately and at the scene of the collision
- Any collision referred to the CRC where the injured driver requires hospitalization prior to the completion of the CRC investigation

The locations of the CRCs are attached.

The Toronto Police Service would like to advise drivers involved in a collision that City of Toronto by-laws prohibit tow-truck operators from referring a driver/vehicle to a collision repair facility at any time. The choice of collision repair facility remains that of the registered owner of the damaged vehicle.


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Two tow-truck operators facing charges in separate fraud investigations

March 22, 2017, 11:25 am
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On Sunday, January 22, 2017, at 9:15 p.m., two vehicles were involved in a collision at Dupont Street and Davenport Road.

It is alleged that:

- two motor vehicles were involved in a property damage collision

- a tow-truck operator attended the collision scene and removed one of the vehicles from the area

- the vehicle removed by the tow-truck operator was taken to a location not authorized under the City of Toronto by-law

The driver of the tow truck, Andrew Costa, 30, of Markdale, Ontario, has been charged with:

1) Fraud - Under ($5000)
2) Obstruct Peace Officer

He is scheduled to appear in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East on Thursday, May 11, 2017, 2 p.m., room 407.

In a separate investigation, on Sunday, February 5, 2017, at 10:38 p.m., two vehicles were involved in a collision at Yonge Street at McKee Avenue.

It is alleged that:

- two motor vehicles were involved in a property damage collision

- a tow- truck operator attended the collision scene and removed one of the vehicles from the area

- the vehicle removed by the tow-truck operator was taken to a location not authorized under the City of Toronto by-law

The driver of the tow truck, Sayed Jamal Waizi, 26, of Oshawa, has been charged with:

1) Fraud - Under ($5000)
2) Obstruct Peace Officer

He is scheduled to appear in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East on Thursday, May 11, 2017, 2 p.m., room 407.

The Toronto Police Service would like to advise drivers involved in a collision that City of Toronto by-laws prohibit tow-truck operators referring a driver/vehicle to a collision repair facility at any time. The choice of collision repair facility remains with the registered owner of the damaged vehicle.

For information on the Collision Reporting Centres, please click here.

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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