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Missing woman, Wellesley Street East and Sherbourne Street area, Anna Goldberg, 60

March 31, 2018, 2:09 am
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The Toronto Police Service requests the public's assistance locating a missing woman.

Anna Goldberg, 60, was last seen on Tuesday, March 28, 2018, at 6:45 p.m., in the Wellesley Street East and Sherbourne Street area.

She is described as 5'6", with grey and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, green dress, black shoes and carrying a black bag.

Police are concerned for their safety.


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 woman located, Wellesley Street East and Sherbourne Street area, Anna Goldberg, 60

March 31, 2018, 8:40 am
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Missing girl located, Wellesley Street and Parliament Street area, Almira Algid, 13

March 31, 2018, 8:44 am
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Beaches Easter Parade, Sunday, April 1, 2018, 2 p.m., Road closures

April 1, 2018, 1:30 am
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On Sunday, April 1, 2018, the annual Beaches Easter Parade will take place at 2 p.m.

The parade will start at Queen Street East and Munro Park Avenue, and continue along Queen Street East and Woodbine Avenue.

Road closure: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Queen Street East, from Munroe Park Avenue to Fallingbrook Road

Road closure: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Queen Street East, from Munroe Park Avenue to Fallingbrook Road
- Nursewood Road, from Queen Street East to #24 Nursewood Road

Road closure: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Queen Street East, from Fallingbrook Road to Woodbine Avenue

Road closure: 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Woodbine Avenue, from Queen Street East to Lake Shore Boulevard East
- Lake Shore Boulevard East, from Coxwell Avenue to Woodbine Avenue

Motorists can expect delays in the area and should consider alternate methods of transportation.

TTC service will be rerouting buses and streetcars during the event and will experience delays.

The event will take place regardless of weather conditions.

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Toronto Police Service now hiring experienced Canadian Police Officers

April 3, 2018, 3:59 am
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The Toronto Police Service is pleased to announce that we will now be accepting applications from experienced Canadian Police Officers for the position of Police Constable.

The Service is committed to being a world leader in policing through excellence, innovation, continuous learning, progressive leadership and management.

Employment would commence in the summer of 2018.

We have included three videos about officers who have transferred to the Toronto Police Service during their careers. To view:

- Adrianne's story, click here
- Paul's story, click here
- Ennis's story, click here

Experienced Canadian Police Officers are invited to visit the Toronto Police Service's careers website and to apply online for uniform positions click here.


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Missing man, Dufferin Street and Dundas Street West area, Keith Williams, 66

April 3, 2018, 5:10 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Keith Williams, 66, was last seen on Monday, April 2, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., in the Dufferin Street and Dundas Street West area.

He is described as 6'1", 130 lbs., with a thin build, a mustache and a goatee. He was last seen wearing a grey and black hooded top, dark jeans, dark shoes, and a black baseball cap.

Police are concerned for his safety.

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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Man wanted in two separate Assault on a TTC bus investigations, Yonge Street and Lawrence Avenue East, and Dufferin Street and Wilson Avenue, Security camera images of maln released

April 3, 2018, 5:56 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance identifying a man wanted in two separate Assault investigations.

It is reported that:

- On Wednesday, March 12, 2018, at 8:01 a.m., a man attempted to enter a TTC bus at Lawrence Avenue West subway station

- after a brief discussion, the bus operator advised the man he was possibly boarding the wrong bus

- at this point the man became confrontational and assaulted the bus operator, before fleeing the area

It is further reported that:

- On Friday, March 16, 2018 at approximately 4:30 a.m., another TTC bus operator was seated in an "Out of Service" TTC bus, which was parked in the Dufferin Street and Wilson Avenue area.

- the same man approached the bus, and assaulted the operator

- a short while later, the man boarded another TTC bus in the area and assaulted a passenger. He then fled the area

The male is described as 26-30, 5’11", 170 lbs.

He was wearing a black vest, with a white design or logo on the front chest area, a red or black hooded top, light-blue jeans sagging below waist, white shoes, sun glasses, a black back pack, and gloves with a white design. He was also seen carrying what appears to be a reflective vest.

Security camera images of the man are attached.

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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Public Safety Alert, Lost Medication, McCowan Rd. and Lawrence Avenue East area

April 3, 2018, 6:05 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a quantity of lost medication.

On Friday, March 30, 2018, 15 Fentanyl patches were lost in the area of McCowan Rd. and Lawrence Ave. E. area.

These drugs are considered to be dangerous if consumed, especially to children. They can cause confusion, dizziness, difficulty thinking, speaking, or walking, pale face, blue or purple lips, throwing up, choking sounds, seizures, fainting, coma, respiratory arrest and death.

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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Missing man, Dufferin Street and Dundas Street West area, Keith Williams, 66, Update, Additional Photograph of Missing Man

April 3, 2018, 6:18 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Keith Williams, 66, was last seen on Monday, April 2, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., in the Dufferin Street and Dundas Street West area.

See previous release.

Police are concerned for his safety.


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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Statement from Chief Mark Saunders, 2018 Pride Parade Participation

April 3, 2018, 9:10 am
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On multiple recent occasions, I have expressed my sincere commitment to the cause of strengthening and renewing the relationship between the Toronto Police Service and our city’s LGBTQ2S community. As we have heard from the community itself, we have been through challenging times and it is a personal priority of mine as Chief to build an even more constructive, trusting relationship for the future.

With this very goal in mind, I had hoped to see our civilians and uniformed officers invited back to march in the 2018 Pride Parade. My hope was that it would demonstrate a shared commitment to progress and healing. In particular, I think of the many members of the Toronto Police Service who identify as LGBTQ2S and who wish to meaningfully participate in unity and inclusion.

That being said, I am conscious of the need to avoid any setback that might undermine the principle objective of coming together and restoring confidence. In light of the concerns expressed in yesterday’s letter to me, I will be withdrawing the application we have made to the organizing committee of the Pride Parade. My hope is that this move will be received as a concrete example of the fact that I am listening closely to the community’s concerns and I am committed thoroughly to building a better, stronger relationship between us. Much more work is needed, of course. But hopefully this moment moves us forward in an important way.

I strongly believe that we should be working toward a time when this issue is no longer a point of controversy and where the participation of our members in the Pride Parade is accepted and welcomed. The Toronto Police Service will work hard over the course of the next year toward that end and, ideally, the 2019 Pride Parade will offer an opportunity to demonstrate that progression.
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Ryan William McQuinn, 26, wanted in Human Trafficking investigation, Photograph released

April 3, 2018, 10:30 am
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On Wednesday, February 14, 2018, members of the Sex Crimes Human Trafficking Enforcement Team started an investigation into a Human Trafficking incident.

It is alleged that:

- in January 2018, a man met a 24-year-old woman in Toronto

- the man gained her trust and then lured her into the sex trade

- she was forced to turn over all of her money to him

- she attempted to leave the sex trade, however he used threats and violence to force her to perform sexual services for money

- she ultimately managed to leave and call police

On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, a warrant was issued for Ryan William McQuinn, 26, of Toronto. He is wanted for:

1. Trafficking in Persons
2. Advertising Another Person’s Sexual Services
3. Financial/Material Benefit
4. Procuring or Exercising Control
5. Assault with a Weapon
6. Assault
7. Uttering Threats

He is described as 5"8", 150 lbs., brown eyes, receding light red/brown hair.

Police are urging him to turn himself in to the nearest police station.

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. More information can be found online at YourChoice.to.

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.


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.


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Man, 36, faces seven charges in six robberies, Arrest by Windsor Police Service

April 3, 2018, 11:00 am
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Toronto Police Service Hold Up investigators would like to make the public aware of an arrest for a spree of six robberies.

It is alleged that:

- between Tuesday, March 27, 2018 and Saturday, March 31, 2018, a man committed a total of six robberies in Toronto; five bank robberies and one robbery at a large grocery store

- during the robberies, the man entered the premises unmasked

- he approached the victim’s and produced a hold-up note demanding money

- he verbally indicated that he was armed with a gun

- he received cash during his robberies and utilized a taxi cab to flee
from the scenes

He was identified by the Toronto Police Service who were actively searching for him.

On Monday, April 2, 2018, the Windsor Police Service located the man hiding in an apartment, and they also recovered a vehicle the man allegedly stole from Toronto on Sunday, April 1, 2018.

Geoffrey Wayne Bennett, 36, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

1. Six counts of Robbery

2. Possession of Property obtained by crime (motor vehicle)

He appeared in court at 1000 Finch Avenue West on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, 10 a.m., room 306.



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Slow Down Toronto, Campaign Results

April 4, 2018, 5:22 am
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From Monday, March 19, 2018, to Sunday, April 1, 2018, the Toronto Police Service conducted a city wide traffic initiative. Speed reduction continues to be a main focus of Vision Zero and of the Toronto Police Service.

Over 6,800 provincial offence notices were issued during this campaign.

The top infractions were:

Speeding - 4,122
Disobey Stop Sign Offences - 871
Disobey Sign - 737
Distracted Driving - 443
Red light offences - 338
Unsafe lane changes - 196

Vision Zero acknowledges that collisions are going to happen, but that Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) collisions are preventable and unacceptable. The Toronto Police Service is committed to Vision Zero and to working collaboratively with our partner agencies in pursuit of this vision.


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Federal inmate wanted, Shimon Abrahams, 37

April 4, 2018, 10:23 am
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The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of his breach of parole.

Shimon Abrahams, 37, is described as 5’11”, 166 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. He has a neck tattoo with the name “Avony”. He also has a tattoo on his left forearm of praying hands and scripture writings on his right forearm.

He is serving a two-year, four-month sentence for Possession Of A Firearm With Ammunition and Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

The offender is known to frequent Toronto, Barrie and the Kitchener/Waterloo area.


Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Steve Sermet, Provincial ROPE Squad, at 416-808-5900 or 416-522-4802, 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,” Donato Credito, 42

April 4, 2018, 10:25 am
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This is the latest installment of 12 Division’s “Wanted Wednesday.” We are requesting the public’s assistance locating Donato Credito, 42, of Toronto.

He is wanted on a warrant for:

1) Attempt to Commit and Indictable Offence
2) two Counts of Possession of Break-In Instrument
3) Break and Enter into a Dwelling House
4) Unlawful Possession of Schedule I Substance

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.


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Missing girl located, Pharmacy Ave and Huntingwood Drive area, Ashaiya Bedore, 14

April 3, 2018, 10:59 am
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Man, 31, facing 19 charges in retail store robberies

April 4, 2018, 10:40 am
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The Toronto Police Service Hold Up Squad would like to make the public aware of an arrest in five retail store robberies in 51 Division.

The same man was charged on Thursday, March 8, 2018, See previous release.

It is alleged that:

- on Thursday, March 29, 2018, between 3:20 p.m. and 5:20 p.m., a man entered five retail stores ranging from a gas station, drug store, a hardware store and two food stores

- he was unmasked and approached the victim, indicated he was armed with a firearm and demanded cash

- in several of the stores he fled empty handed when the victims did not comply with his demands


At the last robbery, police were in the area and were alerted by witnesses. Police were involved in a short foot pursuit and arrested the man.

It is further alleged that:

- officers seized a torch lighter

Michael Joseph Brown, now 31, of Toronto, was charged with:

1) six counts of Robbery with an Offensive Weapon
2) six counts of Possession of a Weapon
3) six counts of Fail to Comply Recognizance
4) Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

He appeared in court at College Park on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, room 501.



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Man, 41, and woman, 27, charged in 10 financial robberies

April 4, 2018, 10:51 am
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The Toronto Police Service Hold Up Squad would like to make the public aware of a man and woman arrested for a series of ten financial robberies in Toronto between Saturday, January 13, 2018 and Saturday, March 31, 2018.

It is alleged that:

- in eight robberies a man entered the bank alone
- he elaborately disguised his identity, and on several occasions dressed as a construction worker
- he displayed to the customer service representative a hand-written hold-up note demanding a large quantity of money
- on several occasions, he displayed a handgun, which he kept inside a bag
- after receiving a quantity of money he fled towards a subway station

It is further alleged that:

- on Friday, February 9, 2018, the same man, along with a woman wearing a long scarf over her head entered a bank
- both approached separate tellers
- the woman presented a hold-up note and the man displayed his phone which also displayed a hold-up note demanding money
- both received a quantity of money and fled

It is further alleged that:
- the same woman attended two banks alone and was observed in possession of a handgun


On Saturday, March 31, 2018, The Hold Up Squad arrested Brandon McKenna, 41, of Toronto. He was charged with:

1) five counts of Robbery with a Firearm
2) eight counts of Disguise with Intent
3) three counts of Robbery
4) Fail To Comply Recognizance
5) Breach of Firearm Prohibition
6) three counts of Possession of a Schedule I substance
7) Possession of a Schedule III substance

He is scheduled to appear in court at College Park on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, room 505.

On Sunday, March 25, 2018, Sylvia Rodrigues Falcon, 27, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:
1) three counts of Robbery
2) three counts of Disguise with Intent
3) two counts of Fail to Comply Recognizance
4) Theft Under
5) Escape Custody
6) Use Imitation Firearm
7) Carry Concealed Weapon

She appeared in court at Old City Hall on Thursday, March 29, 2018, room 101.


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Missing man located, Dufferin Street and Dundas Street West area, Keith Williams, 66

April 4, 2018, 10:53 am
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Missing woman, Brimley Road and Eglinton Avenue East Senait Bariagaber, 36

April 4, 2018, 10:55 am
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The Toronto Police Service requests the public's assistance locating a missing woman.

Senait Bariagaber, 36, was last seen on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at approximately 1 p.m., in the Brimley Road and Eglinton Avenue East area.

She is described as 5"4", 125 lbs., brown eyes, with short black hair. There are no clothing descriptions at this time.

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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