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

May 26, 2017, 9:20 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing man.

Duane Montaque, 31, was last seen on Friday, May 26, 2017, at 10 a.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 wearing a grey sweater, blue jeans, black shoes, carrying a green backpack.

He has been known to travel east as far as Quebec by bus or train.

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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Attempt Murder investigation, Grenoble Drive and Vendome Place area, Security camera video released at news conference

May 26, 2017, 9:32 am
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On Thursday, April 13, 2017, at approximately 10 p.m., police responded to a shooting in the Grenoble Drive/Vendome Place area.

It is reported that:

- a 25-year-old man was servicing his car that had broken down

- two armed men approached and shot the 25-year-old man multiple times

- the two men then fled in separate vehicles that were waiting close by

The 25-year-old man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

On Friday, May 26, 2017, at 10:30 a.m., Detective Sergeant Jim Gotell held a news conference on an Attempt Murder investigation. The conference can be viewed here.

Security camera video of the two men and their vehicles can be seen on YouTube.

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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Attempt Murder investigation, Grenoble Drive and Vendome Place area, Update, Security camera images now available

May 26, 2017, 12:31 pm
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On Thursday, April 13, 2017, at approximately 10 p.m., police responded to a shooting in the Grenoble Drive/Vendome Place area.

It is reported that:

- a 25-year-old man was servicing his car that had broken down

- two armed men approached and shot the 25-year-old man multiple times

- the two men then fled in separate vehicles that were waiting close by

The 25-year-old man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

See previous news release.

Security camera images are now available.

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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Media advisory Saturday, May 27, 2017, 11 a.m., McDonald’s, 3929 Keele Street, McDonald’s and Toronto Police Service partner to support Autism Speaks Canada

May 27, 2017, 1:59 am
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On Saturday, May 27, 2017, at 11 a.m., at 3929 Keele Street, Chief Mark Saunders, Esther Rhee from Autism Speaks Canada and McDonald’s franchisee Jon McDonald will launch a one-day-only fundraiser in support of Autism Speaks Canada.

TPS officers will be at seven McDonald’s locations in the northwest area of the city, helping staff, with $1 from every Big Mac, Happy Meal or hot beverage going to support Autism Speaks Canada.

Media are welcome to attend the launch with Chief Saunders.

Other participating locations are:

- Albion Centre Mall (1530 Albion Road)
- Jane Finch Mall (1831 Finch Avenue West)
- 3929 Kipling Ave. (South of Finch Avenue West)
- 2116 Kipling Ave. (North of Rexdale Boulevard)
- Rexdale Walmart (2267 Islington Avenue)
- 2362 Finch Ave. W. (West of Weston Road)
- Westway Plaza (1735 Kipling Avenue)


Don’t forget to send us your best photo with a Toronto Police Service member and your McDonald’s purchase, using the hashtag #BigMacsForAutism. You could be chosen to receive a free TPS T-shirt and a social media shout-out from Chief Saunders.

Autism Speaks, along with Autism Speaks Canada, is the world’s leading autism science organization. Together with Autism Speaks, over $200 million to scientific research, $9 million in Canada, has been invested. Since 2010, Autism Speaks Canada has granted over $4 million to service organizations across Canada promoting collaboration, best practices and building capacity to support individuals and families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Autism Speaks Canada is committed to supporting research and services across the country, raising public awareness to encourage inclusion, and collaborating with other organizations to speak alongside the autism community.

For more information, please contact Constable Isabelle Cotton, Divisional Policing Support Unit, at 416-808-0121.
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Missing man, Jane Street and Lawrence Avenue West area, Fernando Matias, 58, Update, vehicle located

May 27, 2017, 12:23 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing man.

Fernando Matias, 58, was last seen in the evening hours of Tuesday, May 23, 2017, in the Jane Street and Lawrence Avenue West area.

Click here for original release.

On Thursday, May 25, 2017, at approximately 7 p.m., police located Fernando Matias’s vehicle, a black Chevy Equinox, near Lake Shore Boulevard West, between Colborne Lodge Drive and Ellis Avenue. He was not in the vehicle. There is a growing concern for his safety.

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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Man wanted in Assault investigation, Trinity Square area, Update, Man arrested, faces one count of assault

May 27, 2017, 12:44 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a man wanted in an Assault investigation.

On Friday, May 19, 2017, at 9 a.m., officers responded to a call for an assault in the Trinity Square area, near the Eaton Centre.

See previous release.

On Friday, May 26, 2017, Oshae Geddes, 30, of Toronto, was arrested by officers in the Queen Street East and Goreway Avenue area in Brampton.

He is charged with:

1) Assault

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Saturday, May 27, 2017, 10 a.m., room 101.


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Man, 28, arrested in Sexual Assault Investigation, Parliament Street and Mill Street area

May 27, 2017, 1:19 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in a Sexual Assault investigation.

On Friday, May 26, 2017, at approximately 5:20 p.m., police responded to a radio call in the Parliament Street and Mill Street area.

It is alleged that:

- an 18-year old woman was attacked and sexually assaulted by a man

- the woman was able to fight off her attacker and make her escape

- the man was arrested at the scene

Riaz Ijaz, 28, of Toronto, was arrested. He is charged with:

1) Sexual Assault
2) Threatening Death

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall, on Saturday, May 27, 2017.

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, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. 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, Lawrence Avenue West and Dufferin Street area, John Carvell, 68

May 28, 2017, 6:18 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing man.

John Carvell, 68, was last seen on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at 8:30 p.m., in the Lawrence Avenue West and Dufferin Street area.

He is described as 6'2", 145 lbs., slim build, green/blue eyes, short grey hair, clean-shaven. He was last seen wearing grey Adidas sweatpants, black Adidas hooded sweater, black/grey windbreaker, black shoes.

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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Man arrested in ongoing Fraud investigation into online ticket sales, Makuizalandi Mbuku, 20, facing three charges

May 28, 2017, 6:56 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to advise the public of an arrest in an ongoing Fraud investigation.

It is alleged that:

- in March 2017, a man purchased hockey tickets from another man through an ad he found on Kijiji

- an email money transfer was sent to biancal.dial45@outlook.com as payment for the hockey tickets

- believing that the tickets were valid, the man attended the hockey game with the tickets he purchased

- at the game he was advised that his tickets were fraudulent

On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, Makuizalandi Mbuku, 20, of Ajax, was arrested. He has been charged with:

1) Possession of proceeds of crime under $5000
2) Use a forged document
3) Fraud under $5000

Investigators are appealing to anyone who may have purchased event tickets from Makuizalandi Mbuku and sent an email money transfer to biancal.dial45@outlook.com.

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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Assistance sought identifying man wanted in Sexual Assault investigation, Bathurst Street and Dundas Street West area, Security camera images of man released

May 28, 2017, 7:28 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance identifying a man wanted in a Sexual Assault investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at approximately 9 a.m., a woman was on a TTC bus in the Bathurst Street and Dundas Street West area

- a man, also a passenger on the bus, sexually assaulted the woman

- when the woman confronted the man, he exited the bus

The man is described as 40-45, brown hair in a ponytail, medium build. He was wearing a cream, short-sleeved shirt with pictures of brown vehicles on it, blue baseball hat with “Toronto” written across the front, a red maple leaf on the brim, and "Canada" written across the strap at the back and a black jacket with red markings on the arm.

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.


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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Police seek assistance locating Aldwayne Rowe, 29, and three-year-old girl, Nugget Avenue and McCowan Road area, Police concerned for three-year-old's safety

May 28, 2017, 12:16 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating Aldwayne Rowe, 29, of Toronto.

On Sunday, May 28, 2017, at approximately 5 a.m., police responded to a radio call in the Nugget Avenue and McCowan Road area.

It is alleged that:

- a man got into a verbal argument with a woman

- the man than assaulted the woman with a knife

- the man then took three-year-old Aaliyah

He is described as 5'6", 141 lbs., dark complexion, brown eyes, short black hair. He is known to drive a black, four-door 2005 Land Rover vehicle with Ontario licence plate CBTH 951.

Police are concerned for the child's 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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Media advisory, Monday, May 29, 2017, 11 a.m., Headquarters, lobby, 2017 National Victims of Crime Week, Leading the Path Award

May 29, 2017, 1:59 am
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On Monday, May 29, 2017, at 11 a.m., the Toronto Police Service will be hosting the Leading the Path Award Ceremony in the lobby at police headquarters, 40 College Street.

As part of the annual National Victims of Crime Awareness Week, the Toronto Police Service recognizes people and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in supporting victims and witnesses of crime.

Join us as Chief Mark Saunders presents this year's award.

If you are a victim/witness of a crime, call police at 416-808-2222. If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1.

If you are a victim of a crime, and would like more information, go to the Toronto Police Service website tps.on.ca/tpsconnects or torontopolice.on.ca and click the TPS Connects icon.


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Toronto Helmet Initiative, "Always Wear Your Helmet" video released

May 29, 2017, 2:29 am
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The Toronto Helmet Initiative (THI) has launched a video to help ensure children are wearing properly fitted helmets using the 2-V-1 rule: Two fingers above your eyebrows to bottom of the helmet. Form a V-shape with the straps meeting below your ears. One finger under the strap below your chin.

Watch the video.

The THI steering committee is made up of representatives from the Hospital for Sick Children, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board and Toronto Public Health, who promote the safe use of helmets and increase their use for all Torontonians - starting with children.

While everyone is encouraged to wear a helmet when on a bicycle, rollerblades or on any wheeled device, anyone under 18 is required to do so by law. The parents of children 16 or under are required to ensure they are wearing helmets.

Learn more about helmet safety by clicking here.

Media inquiries: Constable Peter De Quintal via email at peter.dequintal@torontopolice.on.ca


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Man wanted in Sexual Assault investigation, Victoria Park Avenue and Ellesmere Road area, Security camera images of man released

May 29, 2017, 5:56 am
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking assistance identifying a man wanted in a Sexual Assault investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at 1:23 a.m., a man boarded a TTC bus at Victoria Park subway station

- a short while after, as the bus travelled northbound on Victoria Park Avenue, the man approached a woman who was also a passenger on the bus

- he sexually assaulted the woman then performed an indecent act

- he then fled the bus at the intersection of Victoria Park Avenue and Ellesmere Road, and was last seen going eastbound on another TTC bus

He is described as 24-30, with short, brown, hair and an angular nose. He was wearing blue jeans, a baseball cap, a beige sweater with a mandarin-style collar and a visible pocket and zipper stitched into the left breast.

Security camera images of the man have 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.


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 girl, Jane Street and Finch Avenue West area, Vanessa White, 15

May 27, 2017, 6:47 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing girl.

Vanessa White, 15, was last seen on Friday, May 26, 2017, at 3 p.m., in the Jane Street and Finch Avenue West area.

She is described as 5'5", 125 lbs., light-brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black jacket with hoodie.

Police are concerned for her safety.

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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Missing girl located, Jane Street and Finch Avenue West area, Vanessa White, 15

May 27, 2017, 8:52 am
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Missing woman, Kingston Road and Warden Avenue area, Spencer Kudryk, 23

May 28, 2017, 4:37 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing woman.

Spencer Kudryk, 23, was last seen on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at 3:35 p.m., in the Kingston Road and Warden Avenue area.

She is described as 5’0”, thin build, blue eyes, and long, straight, blonde hair. She was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black knee-length jacket. She also has a lip-piercing and wears black eyeliner.

Police are concerned for her 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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Missing woman located, Kingston Road and Warden Avenue area, Spencer Kudryk, 23

May 28, 2017, 10:41 pm
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Missing man located, Lawrence Avenue West and Dufferin Street area, John Carvell, 68

May 29, 2017, 7:19 am
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Missing man, Markham Road and Brimorton Drive area, Jeremiah Nduwimana, 18

May 29, 2017, 9:43 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing man.

Jeremiah Nduwimana, 18, was last seen on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., in the Markham Road and Brimorton Drive area.

He is described as 5'9", 161 lbs., medium build, brown eyes, clean-shaven, with short, black hair. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, black jeans, blue Gap hoodie and grey running shoes.

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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