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Beaches International Jazz Festival, Thursday, July 26, 2018 - Saturday, July 28, 2018, Road closures

July 24, 2018, 3:47 am
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The 30th annual Beaches International Jazz Festival will be held on Queen Street East from Thursday, July 26, 2018 to Saturday, July 28, 2018, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Queen Street East will be fully closed in both directions, from Woodbine Avenue to Beech Avenue, from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.

TTC streetcars will divert around Queen Street East during these road closures. Modified bus service will be maintained on Woodbine Avenue and Main Street.

During the road closures, residents may access/exit their homes at the following locations:

- for residents living south of Queen Street East, from Balsam Avenue to Lee Avenue, buses are north and south on Lee Avenue, and south on Wineva Avenue

- for residents living south of Queen Street East, from Waverley Road to Kippendavie Avenue, buses will travel south on Waverley Road, and exit via Kew Beach Avenue at Woodbine Avenue

Kenilworth Avenue, Kippendavie Avenue, Hambley Avenue, Hartford Avenue, and Herbert Avenue will be changed to two-way streets during road-closure times.

Vehicles in the area may experience traffic delays during the event and are advised to consider alternate routes.

This event will proceed regardless of weather conditions.


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Police seek assistance identifying man wanted in Sexual Assault investigation, Yonge Street and Davisville Avenue area, Security camera images of man released

July 24, 2018, 6:25 am
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The Toronto Police Service requests assistance identifying a man wanted in a Sexual Assault investigation.

On Sunday, July 1, 2018, at approximately 1:40 a.m., officers attended a grocery store in the Yonge Street and Davisville Avenue area.

It is reported that:

- a woman was working in the store

- she was approached by a male customer

- he sexually assaulted her

It is further reported that:

- he had assaulted her in the same manner two months earlier

He is described as 60-70, heavy build, blue eyes, short grey hair. He was last seen wearing a Blue Jays T-shirt.

Security camera images of him are released.

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, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, 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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Shanta Ramessar, 39, wanted in Robbery and Aggravated Assault investigation, Jane Street and Eglinton Avenue West area, Update, Woman, 39, arrested, Faces two charges

July 24, 2018, 6:38 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a woman in a Robbery and Aggravated Assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Sunday, July 15, 2018, a woman attempted to rob a 67-year-old man in the Jane Street and Eglinton Avenue West area

See previous release.

On Monday, July 23, 2018, Shanta Ramessar, 39, was arrested. She is charged with:

1) Robbery
2) Aggravated Assault

She is scheduled to appear in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, 10 a.m.


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Missing man, Yonge Street and Shuter Street area, Mohamad Samatar, 26

July 24, 2018, 6:50 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing man.

Mohamad Samatar, 26, was last seen on Sunday, July 22, 2018, in the Yonge Street and Shuter Street area.

He is described as 5’8”, skinny build, unshaven.

Police are concerned for his 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, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, 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, University Avenue and Elm Street area, Greggory Mitchell, 18

July 24, 2018, 7:04 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing man.

Greggory Mitchell, 18, was last seen on Monday, July 23, 2018, at 3 p.m., in the University Avenue and Elm Street area.

He is described as black, 6'1", 300 lbs., short hair, wearing dark olive green T-shirt, navy blue jacket, black pants, black shoes.

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, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, 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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Jacob Hoggard, 34, charged in Sexual Assault investigation, Man’s photograph released, Police concerned there may be other victims, Correction

July 24, 2018, 12:27 pm
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On Monday, July 23, 2018, the Toronto Police Service posted a news release which announced that Jacob Hoggard, 34, had been charged in a Sexual Assault investigation.

See previous release.

The news release originally said that "...on three dates in 2016, a man met with two women on separate occasions."

The news release should have said that "...a man met with a woman and a girl on separate occasions."

The original release has been corrected.

The Toronto Police Services apologizes for the error.

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, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, 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 woman, Driftwood Avenue and Niska Road area, Jean Ann Howell, 19

July 24, 2018, 12:43 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing woman.

Jean Ann Howell, 19, was last seen on Monday, July 23, 2018, at 9:20 a.m., in the Driftwood Avenue and Niska Road area.

She is described as 5’2”, average build, black shoulder-length hair, both ears double pierced. She was last seen wearing light-blue Adidas jacket with floral print, blue jeans, white T-shirt.

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, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, 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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Gary Pine, 66, wanted in Sexual Assault investigation, Photograph of man released

July 24, 2018, 1:04 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking assistance locating Gary Pine, 66.

He is wanted on a Warrant for:

1) Sexual Assault

He is described as 5'5", 180 lbs., grey hair, brown eyes.

He is known to frequent the Black Creek Drive and Eglinton Avenue West area.

Police warn that he is considered violent. If located, do not approach. Call 9-1-1 immediately.

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, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, 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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Danforth Shooting Investigation, Update, Identity of the child has been released

July 24, 2018, 5:50 pm
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On Sunday, July 22, 2018, at approximately 10 p.m., the Toronto Police Service responded to the area of Danforth Avenue & Logan Avenue for a shooting.

See previous release.

The identity of the 10-year-old girl has now been released. She has been identified as Julianna Kozis, 10, of Markham.

Her family has requested privacy during their time of grief.


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, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, 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, Dundas Street East and Pape Avenue area, Peter Wei, 21

July 21, 2018, 5:39 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing man.

Peter Wei, 21, was last seen on Friday, July 20, 2018, at 8:30 p.m., in the Dundas Street East and Pape Avenue area.

He is described as 5’7”, short black hair, medium build. He was last seen wearing a short-sleeved red polo shirt with white horizontal stripe across the middle, white long pants, brown sandals.

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, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, 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, Dundas Street East and Pape Avenue area, Peter Wei, 21

July 21, 2018, 5:50 am
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Man wanted in Sexual Assault investigation, Yonge Street and Gerrard Street West area, Security camera images of man released

July 25, 2018, 8:53 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 Sunday, July 22, 2018, at approximately 12:00 p.m., a 21-year-old man was in the Yonge Street and Gerrard Street West area

- he was taken to a stairwell by an unknown man and was sexually assaulted

The male suspect is described as black, medium complexion, in his 20s, approximately 6’, black chin strap beard. He was wearing a black baseball cap worn backwards, black pants, dark button-down shirt.

Security camera images of the suspect have been released.

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, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, 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, McCowan Road and Progress Avenue area, Shu-Fai “Roger” Wong, 70

July 21, 2018, 7:00 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing man.

Shu-Fai “Roger” Wong, 70, was last seen on Friday, July 20, 2018, at 4:12 p.m., in the McCowan Road and Progress Avenue area.

He is described as 5’6”, 130 lbs., grey crew-cut hair, black-framed glasses. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, blue shorts, grey canvas shoes, green cross-body bag.

He is known to frequent Chinese businesses in Scarborough and travel via public transit.

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, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, 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 seek assistance identifying two men wanted in Robbery investigation, Iceboat Terrace and Capreol Court area, Images of both men released

July 25, 2018, 9:53 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance identifying two men wanted in a Robbery investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at 10:40 a.m., a woman was in the Iceboat Terrace and Capreol Court area

- two unknown men approached the woman, assaulted her, and robbed her of her cell phone

- they were last seen fleeing the area in a vehicle

The male suspects are described as:

Suspect #1: mid-20s, 5’9”-6’, medium build, short black hair, short black beard. He was wearing a blue T-shirt, black shorts, aviator-style sunglasses, black running shoes with white soles.

Suspect #2: mid-20s, 5’8”–5’10”, stocky build, short black hair, short black beard. He was wearing a light-green T-shirt, black track pants, black casual running shoes, large necklace.

Images of both suspects have been released.

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, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, 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, McCowan Road and Progress Avenue area, Shu-Fai “Roger” Wong, 70

July 22, 2018, 2:48 am
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Missing boy, Queen Street West and Ossington Avenue area, Ian Awad, 15

July 25, 2018, 10:12 am
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The Toronto Police Service requests assistance locating a missing boy

Ian Awad, 15, was last seen on Sunday, July 22, 2018, at approximately 6:50 p.m., in the Queen Street West and Ossington Avenue area.

He is described as 5'7", shoulder-length blonde/brown hair, blue eyes.

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, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, 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, Victoria Park Avenue and Kingston Road area, Maya Tisdale, 17

July 23, 2018, 3:08 pm
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Homicide #59/2018, Islington Avenue and Milady Road area

July 25, 2018, 5:58 pm
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On Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at 11:01 a.m., police responded to a shooting in the Islington Avenue and Milady Road area.

Responding officers located a man in the driver's seat of a vehicle with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced a short while after.

A number of shell casings were located at the intersection of Islington Avenue and Duncanwoods Drive. It is believed to be the area in which the shooting occurred.

Homicide has taken over the investigation.

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, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, 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, Cosburn Avenue and Coxwell Avenue area, Sydney Lakhani, 15

July 26, 2018, 6:20 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing girl.

Sydney Lakhani, 15, was last seen on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at 6 p.m., in the Cosburn Avenue and Coxwell Avenue area.

She is described as 5'3", 160 lbs., dyed purple hair up in a bun, last seen wearing a black skirt, white T-shirt, large hoop earrings. She may also be carrying a pink-and-black knapsack.

Police are concerned for her 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, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, 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 #59/2018, Media advisory, Thursday, July 26, 2018, 2 p.m., Headquarters, media gallery, News conference

July 26, 2018, 6:38 am
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On Thursday, July 26, 2018, at 2 p.m., in the media gallery at headquarters, Homicide Detective Sergeant Gary Giroux will update the media on the investigation into Homicide #59/2018.

See previous release.

The news conference will be available on the TOC and will be live-streamed.


Please note that, for the safety of employees and visitors, all persons entering Toronto Police Service headquarters must go through security screening. You are not required to submit to screening. You may leave at any time but, if you do not consent to this screening, you will be denied entry. Thank you for your cooperation.


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