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Project Royal, Canadian fugitive, 44, arrested, Returned to Canada, Faces 11 charges

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Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes, Mass Marketing Section, would like to advise the public of the arrest of a Canadian fugitive.

On Monday, March 19, 2018, Duro Akintola, 44, also known as Mickie Noah, of no fixed address, was arrested. He was returning to Canada at Toronto Pearson International Airport in the custody of U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents. He is charged with:

1) three counts of Personation to Gain Advantage
2) three counts of Fraud Under $5,000
3) three counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
4) two counts of Utter Forged Document

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 10 a.m.

It is alleged that:

- he is wanted for his participation in an organized fraud ring involving credit card account takeovers and trafficking in stolen identities

- hundreds of thousands of dollars of high-end merchandise were seized in a search warrant at a related residence

- he remained at large living in the United States illegally

On Friday November 10, 2017, agents from U.S. Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested him in Owings Mills, Maryland, prior to returning him to Canada where he is the subject of a Warrant in the 1st Instance held by the Toronto Police Service.

TPS Financial Crimes would like to acknowledge the assistance of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Canada Border Services Agency, Financial Transactions and Reports Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and Toronto Police Service 14 Division for their assistance with this investigation.

Members of the public with information on this investigation or any other illegal fraudulent activity are encouraged to report it to police. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7300, 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 shooting investigation, Yonge Street and Charles Street West area, Security camera images of man released

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The Toronto Police Service requests assistance identifying a man wanted in a shooting investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Monday, March 19, 2018, at approximately 4:30 a.m., a man in his 20s shot another man, 32, in the Yonge Street and Charles Street West area

- the male suspect fled the location with a group

- officers responded to the shooting call and found the man, 32, with a gunshot wound

Security camera images of the male suspect have been released.

The suspect is described as 5'8", approximately 20-30, medium build, buzz-cut hair, dark beard. He was wearing dark pants, jacket, carrying a satchel bag.

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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12 Division's "Wanted Wednesday," Elwin Regisford, 39

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This is the latest instalment of 12 Division's "Wanted Wednesday." We are requesting assistance locating Elwin Regisford, 39, of Toronto.

He is wanted on a warrant for:

1) Robbery with Intent to Steal

His photograph has been released.

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.

For further information, please visit our 12 Division TPS website and Facebook.


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Anthony Black, 32, wanted by 32 Division, Last seen in Steeles Avenue West and Bathurst Street area, Man's photograph released

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The Toronto Police Service is seeking assistance locating a wanted man.

Anthony Black, 32, of Toronto, is wanted for:

1) Attempt Murder
2) Assault with a Weapon
3) Possess weapon/dangerous to public peace

He was last seen on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 6:25 a.m., in the Steeles Avenue West and Bathurst Street area.

He is considered armed and dangerous. If seen, call 9-1-1 immediately.

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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Sexual Assault alert, Murray Ross Parkway and Sentinel Road area

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The Toronto Police Service is alerting the public to a Sexual Assault investigation.

It has been reported that:

- on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at approximately 5:30 a.m., a 23-year-old woman was in a bus shelter in the Murray Ross Parkway and Sentinel Road area

- a man approached her, covered her mouth, and dragged her into the hydro field where he sexually assaulted her

- a pedestrian attended the bus shelter, interrupting the sexual assault, causing the man to flee

The man is described as 25-35, muscular build, average height, thick eyebrows. He was wearing blue jeans, dark baseball cap.

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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Man, 42, arrested in east end pharmacy Robbery series, Faces 54 charges

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Toronto Police Service Hold Up would like to make the public aware of an arrest and charges in a series of 18 retail robberies over the past six months.

It is alleged that:

- between Thursday, September 28, 2017 and Tuesday, March 20, 2018, pharmacies were targeted, mainly in the east end of Toronto

- 15 robberies were committed in Scarborough, two in York Region and one in Durham Region

- the man entered the premises disguising his identity with his face covered

- he approached the counter and produced a large knife

- he made demands for specific narcotics from the pharmacist

- after receiving narcotics, he fled from the area on foot

After a lengthy investigation by Toronto Police Service Hold Up, with the assistance of the robbery units of York Regional Police and Durham Regional Police Service, and TPS Divisional Major Crime Units, a man was arrested following a robbery on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at a pharmacy near Sheppard Avenue East and Markham Road.

It is further alleged that:

- two large knives were recovered during the arrest, along with a quantity of narcotics

Kenneth Mark, 42, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

1) 18 counts of Robbery
2) 18 counts of Disguise with Intent
3) 18 counts of Possession Weapons Dangerous

He was scheduled to appear in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 10 a.m., room 412.


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Missing man located, Brimley Road and Lawrence Avenue East area, Amado Ayuyao, 82

Homicide #56/2017, Tess Richey, 22, Charges upgraded to First-Degree Murder

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On Saturday, November 25, 2017, at 3 a.m., Tess Richey, 22, was reported missing. She was last seen in the Church Street and Wellesley Street East area.

On Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at 3:30 p.m., she was located outside a building undergoing construction, deceased.

On Friday, December 1, 2017, a post-mortem examination was conducted. The cause of death was determined to be neck compression.

TPS Homicide took over the investigation.

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On Sunday, February 4, 2018, Kalen Schlatter, 21, of Toronto, was charged with Second-Degree Murder.

On Monday, February 5, 2018, at 11:30 a.m., Homicide Detective Sergeant Graham Gibson held a news conference. To view the conference, click here.

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On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, the charge against Kalen Schlatter, 21, of Toronto, was upgraded. He has now been charged with:

1) First-Degree Murder

He is scheduled to appear in court at College Park on Thursday, March 22, 2018.


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Missing woman located, Weston Road and Eglinton Avenue West area, Lucia DaCosta Fanfar, 33

Missing woman, Victoria Park Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East area, Marianne Massin, 58

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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing woman.

Marianne Massin, 58, was last seen on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at 12 a.m., in the Victoria Park Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East area.

She is described as 5’11", 120 lbs., short brown hair. She was last seen wearing a green two-toned jacket, dark pants, occasionally wears reading glasses.

Police are concerned for her 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 girls located, Yonge Street and Dundas Street West area, Tiana Irwin, 14, and Alexia Gomes, 14

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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating the missing girls.

Tiana Irwin, 14, and Alexia Gomes, 14, were last seen on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at approximately 11:30 p.m., in the Yonge Street and Dundas Street West area.

See previous release.

Tiana Irwin, 14, was located on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at approximately 9 a.m.

Alexia Gomes, 14, was located on Monday, March 19, 2018, at 10:52 p.m.


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Thursday, March 22, 2018, 8 p.m., Fraud Prevention Month #FPM2018 #fraudchat

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March is Fraud Prevention Month. The philosophy is for Canadians to recognize, reject and report fraud, and reduce fraud by increasing fraud awareness. Fraud Prevention Month is spearheaded by the Competition Bureau of Canada. #fraudchat is running a four-week series during Fraud Prevention Month with special guests Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and Ontario Securities Commission. These chats will cover the following topics:

Week 3: Scams Targeting Seniors

On Thursday, March 22, 2018, at 8 p.m., we will be joined by our special guests, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and the Ontario Securities Commission, to answer questions regarding scams targeting seniors. Members of the public can follow the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and the Ontario Securities Commission using the hashtags @canantifraud and @smarter_money on Twitter.

To follow #fraudchat, members of the public simply need to log on to Twitter from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST, and follow the #fraudchat hashtag. An application such as Tweetdeck, which allows users to separately view tweets containing this hashtag, is also helpful in following the chat.

#fraudchat is an online Twitter program that seeks to educate and exchange ideas with the public about financial crimes and fraud. The moderators for this program are Gail Regan (@ReganFCU), and Diane Kelly (@DKellyFCU) of TPS Financial Crimes, along with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (@Canantifraud) and Ontario Securities Commission (@smarter_money).

For more information about #fraudchat, please contact TPS Financial Crimes at 416-808-7300.


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Missing woman, Victoria Park Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East area, Marianne Massin, 58 Update, Clothing description, additional photographs released

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The Toronto Police Service requests assistance locating a missing woman.

Marianne Massin, 58, was last seen on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at 1 a.m., in the Victoria Park Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East area.

She is known to frequent the Golden Mile Plaza. She was last seen wearing a green checkered two-toned jacket, dark pants. She occasionally wears reading glasses.

Police are concerned for her safety.

See previous release.

Additional photographs 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.


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Personal injury collision #10/2018, Westbound Gardiner Expressway, east of Royal York Road

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On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at 3:33 a.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision on the westbound Gardiner Expressway, east of Royal York Road.

It is reported that:

- a man, 23, was driving a 2012 Hyundai Sonata westbound on the Gardiner Expressway, east of Royal York Road, attempting to re-enter the highway from the shoulder

- a man, 32, was driving a 2005 BMW westbound on the Gardiner Expressway, approaching Royal York Road

- the vehicles collided

A man, 28, a passenger in the Hyundai, received life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. The remaining occupants of the vehicles were taken to hospital with non-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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33 Division’s “Wanted Person of the Week,” Zackary Montgomery, 23

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The 33 Division Warrant office is requesting assistance locating Zackary Montgomery, 23, of Toronto.

He is wanted for:

1) Theft Under $5000
2) Mischief Under $5000
3) Breach of Probation

His photograph has been released.

He is described as 6’7”, 200 lbs., brown eyes, brown hair.

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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31 Division’s “Takedown Thursday,” Brian Musa, 19

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This is the latest instalment of 31 Division’s “Takedown Thursday.” We are requesting assistance locating Brian Musa, 19, of Toronto.

He is wanted on a Surety Warrant for:

1) Robbery with Firearm
2) Pointing a Firearm
3) Possession of a Weapon
4) Assault with a Weapon
5) Assault cause Bodily Harm

His photograph has been released.

For further information, please visit our 31 Division Facebook page and the TPS 31 Division web page at www.torontopolice.on.ca

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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14 Division's "Fugitive Friday," Anthony McCalla, 31

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This is the latest installment of 14 Division's "Fugitive Friday." We are looking for Anthony McCalla, 31, of Toronto.

He is wanted on the strength of a Warrant in the First for:

1. Two counts of Robbery
2. Two counts Fail to Comply Probation
3. Assault

He is described as 5’8”, 220 lbs., brown hair, brown eyes.

Police warn that he is considered violent. If located do not approach, 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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Wanted person, 32 Division, Hassan Abdibarik Ali, 19

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The 32 Division Warrant office is requesting the public's assistance locating Hassan Abdibarik Ali, 19, of Toronto.

He is wanted for:

1. Theft Under
2. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

He is described as 5’5" and 126 lbs. His photograph has been released.


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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23 Division's "Find Them Fridays," Jefferson Pechon, 25

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The 23 Division Warrant office is seeking assistance locating Jefferson Pechon, 25, of Vaughan.

He is wanted for:

1. Assault
2. Three counts of Fail To Comply Probation


Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2300, 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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Greek Independence Day Parade, Sunday, March 25, 2018, 12:45 p.m. to 3 p.m., Road closures

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On Sunday, March 25, 2018, the Greek Community of Toronto will hold the annual Greek Independence Day Parade on Danforth Avenue. Road closures will be in effect from 12:45 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The parade route formation area is Eastern Commerce Collegiate Institute
- northbound Euston Avenue
- westbound Danforth Avenue

The dispersal area will be Danforth Avenue, east of Broadview Avenue

Road closures:
- Euston Avenue
- Danforth Avenue, from Donlands Avenue to Broadview Avenue

The TTC will experience delays during the parade.

Motorists are advised to consider the road closures when planning their travels.


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