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Child Sexual Abuse Material investigation, Man charged, Kenneth Arseneault-Lewis, 32

February 14, 2020, 10:00 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest made in a Child Exploitation investigation.

It is alleged that:

- in the summer of 2017, a man befriended a 13-year-old American girl online

- the man increased communication

- over time, the man asked the girl to send naked photos and videos of herself

- the man made threats in order to receive them

- the girl's parents discovered the relationship and reported it to their local police

On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, the Toronto Police Service Child Exploitation Section executed a search warrant at a home and arrested Kenneth Arseneault-Lewis, 32, of Toronto.

He is charged with :

1) Luring a child under 16
2) Luring a child under 18
3) Extortion
4) Possession of Child Pornography
5) Access Child Pornography

He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, February 14, 2020, at College Park Courts, at 10:00 a.m.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-8500, 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 or Google Play.

Reporting can also be made at Canada’s National Tipline for Reporting the Online Sexual Exploitation of Children at www.cybertip.ca.

This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.


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Man wanted, Usman Oladipupo Kassim, 38, aka Olatunde Adeniyi

February 14, 2020, 10:00 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a man wanted in an assault investigation.

On Saturday, January 25, 2020, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Usman Oladipupo Kassim, 38, of Woodbridge, is alleged to have assaulted another person.

He is wanted for:

1) Assault
2) four counts of Fail to Comply with Release Order
3) Criminal Harassment

He is described as 6'4", 190 lbs., with brown eyes, a shaved head, and black goatee.

He frequents the area of Toronto and is also known as Olatunde Adeniyi. He is considered violent and dangerous.

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, 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 or Google Play.


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Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant, Richard Cooper, 30

February 14, 2020, 10:30 am
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The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.

Richard Cooper, 30, is wanted for breaching the conditions of his statutory release from prison.

He is described as, 5’10”, 205 lbs., with short brown hair and blue eyes.

He has several tattoos which include a money sign skull and Jessica Rabbit on his right arm. He has five stars with rainbow-coloured brass knuckles on his left arm, an eye on his right upper arm and “COOPER” on his right forearm. He also has an anchor on his right thumb, a fairy on his right calf and a devil with a pitchfork and flames on his upper back.

He is serving a four-year and one month sentence for:

1) Sexual Interference
2) Control Movement to Compel Prostitution
3) Traffic Persons for Material Under 18 years of Age

The offender is known to frequent the Toronto area.

Anyone in contact with Richard Cooper, or has information about his whereabouts, is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE) or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or call 9-1-1.


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Man wanted in firearms investigation, Quorde Bowen, 20

February 14, 2020, 1:15 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man who is wanted in a firearms investigation.

The man has been identified as Quorde Bowen, 20, of Toronto. He is wanted by officers for:

1) two counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
2) two counts of Possession of a loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
3) two counts of Careless Storage of a Firearm
4) two counts of Possession of Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
5) two counts of Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition
6) two counts of Unauthorized Storage of Prohibited Device
7) one count of Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered
8) one count of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000.00

He is described as 5’7", 120 lbs., brown hair, and brown eyes.

He is considered violent, armed and dangerous. If located, do not approach. Call 9-1-1 immediately.

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 girl located, Vanauley Street and Queen Street West area Hodan Mohamad-Abdi, 14

February 15, 2020, 5:07 am
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Missing man located, Finch Avenue East and Birchmount Road area, Mohamed Daher, 29,

February 15, 2020, 7:07 pm
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Missing Boy Pharmacy Avenue and Danforth Road Raymond Igharo, 17

February 16, 2020, 5:29 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing boy.

Raymond Igharo, 17, was last seen on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at 7p.m. in the Pharmacy Avenue and Danforth Avenue area.

Raymond Igharo is described as 5’05”, 141 lbs, thin build, with short dark hair. There is not a clothing description at this time.

Police are concerned for his 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, 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 or Google Play.


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Family Day On-Street Parking Enforcement

February 16, 2020, 7:09 am
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The Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement Unit will not be enforcing the following on-street parking bylaws during the Family Day public holiday on Monday, February 17, 2020:

- Pay-and-Display/Metered Areas
- Rush-Hour Routes
- Posted signs indicating Monday to Friday regulations

All other areas and parking offences will continue to be enforced.


Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-6600, 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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Identity sought of man in robbery investigation, Keele Street and Sheppard Avenue West area, Updated photos

February 16, 2020, 7:14 am
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The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance identifying a man as part of a robbery investigation.

On Friday, February 7, 2020, at approximately 2 p.m., officers responded to a call for a robbery in the Keele Street and Sheppard Avenue West area.

It is reported that:

- an 87-year-old woman entered the lobby of an apartment building

- she was approached by an unknown man

- she was thrown from her walker onto the ground

- she was robbed of personal items and memorabilia from her late husband

- the suspect fled through the front door


Updated images of the suspect have been captured by CCTV.

He is described as being tall, with a heavy build, wearing oval shaped glasses. He was wearing a black 'Northface' winter jacket, with the hood up, a grey 'Jordan' baseball cap, with a gold round sticker on the brim of the hat, a two-tone dark and light coloured scarf covering his face, white gloves, dark pants, and black and white running shoes.

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 or Google Play.


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Missing girl located, Driftwood Avenue and Yewtree Boulevard area, Vanessa Singh-Budhai, 17

February 16, 2020, 2:16 pm
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Missing Man, Lawrence Avenue East and Meadowvale Road, Ian Pearson, 33

February 17, 2020, 4:12 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Ian Pearson, 36, was last seen on Friday, February 14, 2020 in the Lawrence Avenue East and Meadowvale Road area.

He is described as 6’3”, medium build, with short brown hair and hazel eyes. There is no clothing description available

Police are concerned for his 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, 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 or Google Play.


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Missing Woman, Black Creek Drive and Trethewey Drive, Danielle Buffalo, 25

February 17, 2020, 4:30 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing woman.

Danielle Buffalo, 25, was last seen on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 11:30 a.m., in the Black Creek Drive and Trethewey Drivearea.

She is described as 5’6”, thin build, 120lbs, with straight long brown hair. There is no clothing description at this time.

Police are concerned for her 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, 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 or Google Play.


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Man arrested in Fraud investigation, Arash Mahdieh, 38, Police concerned there may be other victims

February 17, 2020, 6:30 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an ongoing Fraud investigation.

It is alleged that:

- in February 2015, a man met a woman and purported himself to be an investor named "Ari Archer"

- the woman gave the man $59,000 to invest

- a short time later, the woman began to question his legitimacy and confronted the man asking for her money back

- the man continued his ruse claiming the money was tied up in the investment

In September 2019, the Toronto Police Service became involved.

On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, Arash Mahdieh, 38, of Toronto, was arrested.

He was charged with:

1) Fraud - Over ($5000)

He appeared in court on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Old City Hall, in courtroom 111, at 10 a.m.

Police are concerned there may be other victims.

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 or Google Play.


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Attempted Murder Investigation, Weston Road and Oak Street, Man Wanted, Samuel Smith, 24

February 17, 2020, 11:55 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man.

On Friday, February 14, 2020, at approximately 1:30 p.m., police responded to a violent assault in the Weston Road and Oak Street area.

It is reported that:

- a man broke into an apartment and violently attacked a woman
- after the attack, he fled the scene in an unknown direction
- the victim and the man are known to each other

The investigation remains ongoing.

Samuel Smith, 24 is wanted for:

1) Attempt Murder
2) Aggravated Assault
3) Threaten Death
4) Break and Enter
5) Unlawfully in a Dwelling-House
6) Mischief Under $5000.00
7) Fail to Comply Probation
8) Breach of Recognizance

He is described as 6’2, 160-170 lbs, short black hair, brown eyes and has a scar on his left cheek. Unknown clothing description.

If seen do not approach and call 9-1-1.


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 or Google Play.


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Man arrested and charged with Child Pornography, Neil Mains, 42

February 17, 2020, 12:10 pm
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On Thursday, February 6, 2020, as part of an investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material, members of the Toronto Police Service Child Exploitation Section executed a Criminal Code search warrant in the Kingston Road and Main Street area.

It is alleged that:

- a man accessed, possessed, and made available child sexual abuse material

Neil Mains, 42, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

1. Possession Child Pornography
2. Access Child Pornography
3. Make Available Child Pornography

He appeared in court at College Park, on Friday, February 7, 2020, at 10 a.m., room 501.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-8500, 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 or Google Play.

Reporting can also be made at Canada’s National Tipline for Reporting the Online Sexual Exploitation of Children at www.cybertip.ca.

This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

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Missing Man Located Lawrence Avenue East and Meadowvale Road, Ian Pearson, 33

February 17, 2020, 12:47 pm
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Missing girl, Shawntaya Mackenzie, 15, Kennedy Subway Station area

February 17, 2020, 6:11 pm
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The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a missing girl.

Shawntaya Mackenzie, 15, was last seen on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at 3:30 p.m., in the Kennedy Subway Station area.

She is described as 5’7", 137 lbs., with black braided hair.

She was last seen wearing a beige jacket with a fur collar hood, grey track pants, and white shoes.

Police are concerned for her 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, 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, Tullio Viglione, 77, Humber College Boulevard and Highway 27 area

February 17, 2020, 9:24 pm
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The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Tullio Vigilione, 77, was last seen on Monday, February 17, 2020, at 9:40 p.m., in the Humber College Boulevard and Highway 27 area.

He is described as 5'0", slim build, bald, with swollen eyes.

He was last seen wearing a grey and black toque, grey and blue jacket, blue jeans, and a cover over his nose.

Police are concerned for his safety.

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, 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 or Google Play.


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Missing woman, Suzanne Crawford, 58, Keele Street and Wilson Avenue area

February 17, 2020, 8:38 pm
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The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a missing woman.

Suzanne Crawford, 58, was last seen on Monday, February 17, 2020, in the Keele Street and Wilson Avenue area.

She is described as 5’1", 110 lbs., slim build, blonde hair, blue eyes, and wearing glasses.

She was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue shirt with Snoopy on it, black pants, and pink running shoes.

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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Missing Man, Yonge Street and Queen Street West, Frederick McCarthy, 68

February 18, 2020, 6:52 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Frederick McCarthy, 68, was last seen on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at approximately 12:30 a.m. in the area of Yonge Street and Queen Street West area.

He is described as 5'10”, bald, medium build, approximately, 165lbs, and he was last seen wearing black pants, black velcro shoes, and a unique black zip up hoodie with a winged bird across the chest and an Eagle on the back.

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 or Google Play.


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