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Media advisory, Saturday, April 22, 2017, noon to 1 p.m., Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Centre Court, Cops for Cancer

April 22, 2017, 1:59 am
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The Toronto Police Service believes the fight against cancer is just as important as the fight against crime. That’s why we are participating in our 21st Cops for Cancer campaign in support of our friends at the Canadian Cancer Society.

Over the past 20 years, with support of the community, we have raised over $1 million, money that goes towards lifesaving cancer research in addition to supporting our co-workers, family members and friends who are fighting this disease.

Watch video announcement here.

This year’s head-shave event is taking place on Saturday, April 22, 2017, from noon to 1 p.m., at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, in the centre court. Members of the Service and the community come together to shave our heads in an act of support and solidarity for those currently in the fight against cancer. It will, once again, be emceed by Maurie Sherman from Kiss 92.5 and Frank Ferragine from BT.

This link will take you to the individual or team donation pages. A page can be set up for your school if interested.


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Missing man, Morningside Avenue and Ellesmere Road area, Duane Montaque, 31

April 22, 2017, 8:27 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Duane Montaque, 31, was last seen on Friday, April 21, 2017, at 12 p.m., in the Morningside Avenue and Ellesmere Road area.

He is described as 5'6", 160 lbs., short black hair (shaved head), medium build. He was last seen wearing a blue-and-white baseball cap, brown track jacket, red sneakers. He was carrying a dark-blue backpack.

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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Police request assistance with Break-and-Enter investigation, Queen Street West and Simcoe Street area, Expensive construction equipment stolen

April 22, 2017, 8:41 am
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The Toronto Police Service requests assistance with a Break-and-Enter investigation.

On Monday, April 17, 2017, officers responded to a call for a Break-and-Enter at a construction site near Queen Street West and Simcoe Street.

It is reported that:

- unknown person(s) broke into a construction site

- construction equipment was stolen

- a red-and-black Hilti Total Station, valued at approximately $25,000, was stolen

Police are requesting the public’s assistance locating those responsible as well as finding this equipment. If anyone has knowledge of any person, or company who has recently come into possession of this device, they are asked to contact police.

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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Fatal collision #19/2017, Halfmoon Square, north of Canmore Boulevard

April 22, 2017, 9:14 am
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On Friday, April 21, 2017, at 3:30 p.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision at Halfmoon Square, north of Canmore Boulevard.

It is reported that:

- a man, 50, was driving a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, northbound on Halfmoon Square

- a boy, 6, was attempting to cross Halfmoon Square, north of Canmore Boulevard

- as the child attempted to cross the road, he was struck by the vehicle

The child 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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Assistance sought with theft investigation, Bloor Street East and Sherbourne Street area, Security camera images of suspect released, Photograph of stolen dog released

April 22, 2017, 10:07 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a person wanted in a theft investigation

It is reported that:

- on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 11 p.m., a woman, 28, tied her dog to a bench outside a fast-food restaurant in the Bloor Street East and Sherbourne Street area

- she returned to find her dog had been stolen

- the dog is a Pomeranian/Shih Tzu, named Kobe

The male suspect is described as 40-50, medium build, brown hair in a ponytail, wearing an orange shirt, blue jeans, and white running shoes.

Security camera images of the suspect have been released

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.

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Homicide #18/2017 Dufferin Street and Bowie Avenue area, Leonard Pinnock, 33

April 22, 2017, 12:25 pm
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On Friday, April 22, 2017, at 9:30 p.m., police were called to the Dufferin Street and Bowie Avenue area for a sound of gunshots.

Emergency personnel arrived and found a man with apparent injuries. He was pronounced at the scene.

It is reported that:

- the victim, who has been identified as Leonard Pinnock, 33, of Hamilton, was sitting in his car waiting for a friend

- he was shot by an unknown person while still in his vehicle

- several suspects were seen fleeing the area

Residents in the area of Caledonia Road to the west, Dufferin Street to the east, Eglinton Avenue to the south and Castlefield Avenue to the north are asked to check their backyards for any discarded items that do not belong to them, for example, keys, cell phones, or any item that might typically be carried in a pocket.

Further, anyone who might have home-security video or dash-cam video of the incident, or any suspects, is asked to contact police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, 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, Bloor Street West and Dovercourt Road area, Nicole Profous, 35

April 22, 2017, 4:59 am
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Missing man, Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East area, David Ramphalie, 38

April 23, 2017, 5:29 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing man.

David Ramphalie, 38, was last seen on Friday, April 21, 2017, at 7 a.m., in the Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East area.

He is described as 5'8", thin, dark complexion, unshaven. He may be in local water areas in a small, 10-foot boat powered by a trolling motor.

Police are concerned for his safety.

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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Theft of dog investigation, Bloor Street East and Sherbourne Street area, Update, Stolen dog found

April 23, 2017, 5:59 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to update the public on an ongoing theft investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 11 p.m., a woman, 28, tied her dog to a bench outside a fast-food restaurant in the Bloor Street East and Sherbourne Street area and later realized it had been stolen

Click here for original release.

On Sunday, April 23, 2017, at 6:48 a.m. a man found a dog, later identified as Kobe, tied to a pole in the Selby Street and Sherbourne Street area and called police.

- police attended and returned the dog to his owner

- the dog was healthy and in good spirits

The suspect from the initial theft has not yet been identified.

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.


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Missing man located, Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East area, David Ramphalie, 38

April 23, 2017, 2:38 pm
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Missing girl, Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue area, Lisa Fajardo-Cachinel, 13

April 23, 2017, 7:26 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing girl.

Lisa Fajardo-Cachinel, 13, was last seen on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., in the Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue area.

She is described as 5’, 90 lbs., with black hair in a ponytail. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a purple-pink sweater and blue/black Adidas shoes.

Police are concerned for her 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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Homicide #15/2003, Cold Case: Mohamad Nakib-Arbaji, 53, Video appeal released

April 24, 2017, 1:59 am
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Toronto Police Service Homicide is bringing attention to its Most Wanted list and Cold Cases through a series of weekly video appeals for information.

On Monday, April 21, 2003, at around 10.35 p.m., a man entered the Daisy Mart Variety Store at 1174 Morningside Avenue. He approached the lone female clerk who was behind the counter and pointed a silver handgun at her, demanding cash.

Mohamad Nakib-Arbaji, a 53-year-old self-employed taxi driver, tried to stop the robbery by grabbing the suspect. During the struggle, he was shot and collapsed on the floor.

The suspect, after shooting the deceased, went to the rear of the counter and attempted to open the cash register. When he was unsuccessful, he fled the store on foot. He was last seen running west on Sheppard Avenue East towards Malvern Woods Park.

Nakib-Arbaji was pronounced dead at the scene.

The suspect is described as a black man with a medium complexion. He was about 5’5”, with a very thin face and build and around 18-20. He was armed with a silver handgun and carried a bag with short handles.

Homicide Cold Case Detective Sergeant Stacy Gallant said Nakib-Arbajhi was survived by five children.

“This man was killed while attempting to stop a violent armed robbery,” Gallant said. “Stand up for him. Stand up for his family and the public. Identify his killer.”

Watch video appeal for information.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, 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, Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue area, Lisa Fajardo-Cachinel, 13

April 24, 2017, 4:34 am
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Assistance sought identifying man wanted in Indecent Exposure investigation, 4401 Jane Street, Images of wanted man released

April 24, 2017, 5:52 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance identifying a man wanted in an Indecent Exposure investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at 1:15 p.m., approximately 30 people were gathered for a social event at the Driftwood Community Centre, 4401 Jane Street

- a man entered the community centre with his pants zipper open and exposed himself

The man is described as approximately 35, 5'11"–6', 160 lbs., skinny build, unshaven. He was wearing a dark toque, dark-grey long-sleeved "Canada" souvenir T-shirt, black shorts with Maple Leafs logo, dark sweatpants.

Images of the man have been released.

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, 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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Pedestrian and driver-safety tips in school zones

April 24, 2017, 7:44 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to remind drivers about the safe operation of vehicles in and around school zones.

Improving road safety and traffic flow for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists is one of our goals in support of the Service priority and commitment to safe communities and neighbourhoods.

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 onto the roadway
- Do not attempt to cross the road mid-block from between vehicles
- Obey crossing signals and signs
- If present, utilize the school crossing guard, where applicable, to assist you in crossing the road


Driver-Safety Tips

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
- Scan to identify pedestrians attempting to cross the road between vehicles, look for the movement of a pedestrians' feet below the bumper of vehicles
- Be prepared for the unexpected, avoid using distracting devices
- Leave at least 2-3 seconds following distance between you and 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
- Use rear-view and outside mirrors often and frequently check your speed


Parking tips for drivers in or near school zones

- Parking vehicles in no-stopping, no-standing or no-parking areas puts children at risk and causes unnecessary traffic congestion
- Use designated drop-off and pick-up areas where available
- For local residents near schools, try walking your child to school. This helps to reduce the congestion of vehicles around the schools and adjoining streets. This helps to reduce the danger to children in or near school zones


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Missing man located, Morningside Avenue and Ellesmere Road area, Duane Montaque, 31

April 24, 2017, 8:38 am
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Aamalall Mootoo, 30, charged in Child Sexual Assault investigation, Photograph and social media usernames released

April 24, 2017, 11:21 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in an ongoing Child Sexual Abuse investigation.

It is alleged that:

- in early March 2017, a man randomly messaged a 15-year-old girl through a social media app

- the man purported to be in his early 20s and built up an online relationship

- on Thursday, March 23, 2017, the girl met the man, for the first time in person, at his home

- while in his home, he sexually assaulted the girl

- over the next month, the man sent messages to the girl through a messenger app, attempting to lure her into the sex trade

On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, police executed a search warrant in the Scarborough Golf Club Road and Lawrence Avenue East area.

Aamalall Mootoo, 30, of Toronto, was arrested. He has been charged with:

1) Sexual Assault
2) Sexual Interference
3) Procuring a Person Under the Age of 18

He appeared in court at 1911 Eginton Avenue East on Thursday, April 20, 2017, courtroom 412.

Aamalall Mootoo uses the online profiles Jay Mutserg, Takethese, Jay, JT, and Knight in Shining Armour, on Snapchat, Kik, Instagram, and BlackBerry Messenger.

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.


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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Toronto Police Service releases RFI for Crossing Guards as part of Transformational Task Force

April 24, 2017, 12:02 pm
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On Monday, April 24, 2017, the Toronto Police Service released a Request for Information (RFI) to gather feedback from third parties interested in operating all or some of the Crossing Guard program.

The intent of this RFI is solely to gather information from qualified and experienced service providers concerning the possible delivery of the School Crossing Guard program. In the event there is sufficient interest, ability and feasibility of third-party delivery of the program, the TPS may, but is not obligated to, initiate a competitive bidding opportunity.

Interested parties are invited to go to MERX to review the RFI. Please note that all information must be obtained through the formal procurement process as outlined on MERX. Questions can only be directed to Purchasing Services at 416-808-7997.

On January 26, 2017, the Transformational Task Force delivered its final report to the Toronto Police Services Board that includes preliminary recommendations about the desired future policing model. At its meeting of February 23, 2017, the Board considered and adopted the report recommendations as the TPS's 2017-2019 Business Plan. The report recommended that the TPS explore alternative service delivery of the School Crossing Guard program.

More information about the Transformational Task Force can be found here or by calling Sandra Buckler at 416-808-8034.



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Missing man located, Islington Avenue and Evans Avenue area, Jason Ledo, 39

April 24, 2017, 6:22 pm
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Missing boy, Don Mills Road and Overlea Boulevard area, Suhail Sarajideen, 16

April 25, 2017, 6:05 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing boy.

Suhail Sarajideen, 16, was last seen on Monday April 24, 2017, at 4 p.m., in the Don Mills Road and Overlea Boulevard area.

He is described as 5’, 120 lbs., black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue Abercrombie hooded sweatshirt with grey sleeves with the hood up, blue jeans, black Champion running shoes and a blue Roots backpack on his back.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5400, 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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