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Missing man, College Street and Ossington Avenue area, Carlos Gaspar, 45

February 24, 2020, 4:32 am
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The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Carlos Gaspar, 45, was last seen on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 9 p.m., in the College Street and Ossington Avenue area.

He is described as 5’10”, 180 lbs., with shaved brown hair. His clothing description is unknown at this time.

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 or Google Play.


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Missing man located, College Street and Spadina Avenue, Kwok Lau, 65

February 24, 2020, 4:38 am
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Missing man located, College Street and Ossington Avenue area, Carlos Gaspar, 45

February 24, 2020, 9:49 am
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Missing woman located, Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West area, Ekaterena Chousta, 75

February 24, 2020, 11:14 am
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Fatal Collision 5/2020, Victoria Park Avenue and Old Sheppard Avenue

February 24, 2020, 11:15 am
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On Sunday, February 23, 2020, at 5:10 p.m., police received a report of a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle at Victoria Park Avenue and Old Sheppard Avenue.

It is reported that:

- a 79-year-old woman was crossing Victoria Park Avenue at Old Sheppard Avenue, from the west to the east side of the street

- a 57-year-old woman was driving a brown Lexus RX350 SUV westbound on Huntingwood Drive, before making a left turn southbound on Victoria Park Avenue

- the SUV struck the pedestrian

- the driver remained at the scene

- the pedestrian died from her injuries

The investigation is ongoing by Traffic Services.

Police are asking local residents, businesses, and drivers, who may have security or dash camera footage of the area or incident, to contact investigators.


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, 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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Personal Injury Collision #7/2020, Don Mills Road and Lawrence Avenue East

February 24, 2020, 11:30 am
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On Sunday, February 23, 2020, at 7:07 a.m., police received a report of a serious collision at Don Mills Road and Lawrence Avenue East.

It is reported that:

-a 49-year-old man was driving a blue Mazda 3 southbound on Don Mills Road, approaching Lawrence Avenue East

- a 26-year-old woman was driving a black Chevrolet Cruze eastbound on Lawrence Avenue East, approaching Don Mills Road

- the Mazda 3 entered the intersection, against a red traffic signal and struck the Chevrolet Cruze. The driver was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries

- the driver of the Chevrolet Cruze suffered minor injuries

The investigation is ongoing by members of Traffic Services.

Police are asking local residents, businesses, and drivers, who may have security or dash camera footage of the area or incident, to contact investigators.


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, 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 man located, George Street and Gerrard Street, Gashawbeza Kefene, 36

February 24, 2020, 11:21 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.

Gashawbeza Kefene, 36, was last seen on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, near George Street and Gerrard Street in the city of Toronto.

See previous release.

He was located on Monday, February 24, 2020, in the morning.


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Missing girl, Aaliyah Wint, 16, Kipling Avenue and Steeles Avenue West area

February 24, 2020, 5:15 pm
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The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a missing girl.

Aaliyah Wint, 16, was last seen on Monday, January 27, 2020, at 8 a.m., in the Kipling Avenue and Steeles Avenue West area.

She is described as 5’8”, with a thin build and black hair.

Police are concerned for her 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 boy, Finch Avenue East and Don Mills Road, Liam Nicholson, 17

February 24, 2020, 4:03 pm
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The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a missing boy.

Liam Nicholson, 17, was last seen on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the Finch Avenue East and Don Mills Road area.

He is described as 5'9", 106 lbs., with a thin build, black short hair, and brown eyes. He was wearing all black clothing with a Canadian flag on his pants, and black and white 'Nike' 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, 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 man, Yonge Street and Finch Avenue area, Kye Andreopoulos, 27

February 25, 2020, 4:54 am
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The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Kye Andreopoulos, 27, was last seen on Monday, February 24, 2020, at 08:30 a.m., in the Yonge Street and Finch Avenue area.

He is described as 5’9”, with collar-length wavy dirty blond hair, and a beard. He was last seen wearing an over-sized black winter coat with brown fur trim, and shorts.

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, 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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Update, Woman no longer wanted for assaulting police, Investigation continues, Keele Street and 401 Highway area, Nina Laxamana, 37

February 25, 2020, 6:30 am
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On Saturday, February 22, 2020, the Toronto Police Service had requested the public's assistance locating a woman wanted in relation to an Assault investigation.

See previous news release.

Investigators have been in contact with Nina Laxamana and she is no longer wanted.

The investigation continues.

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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Luring and Child Pornography Investigation, Nicholas Cooper, 40,

February 25, 2020, 11:04 am
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On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, members of the Toronto Police Service Sex Crimes – Child Exploitation Section, executed a search warrant in the Gerrard Street East and Broadview Avenue area.

It is alleged that:

- a man chatted sexually online via a social media application with a 13-year-old child

- during the chat, the man made available sexually explicit material to the child

- the man also chatted online via a social media application with an adult. The man made, distributed, possessed and accessed child sexual abuse material

- the man used the online identity of "Megan Ainsley Cole", "nicojaylass" and "lucanhayder"

On Friday, February 21, 2020, Nicholas Cooper, 40, of Aurora, has been charged with:

1. Luring a Child
2. Make Available Sexually Explicit Material to a Child
3. seven counts of Make Child Pornography
4. seven counts of Distribution of Child Pornography
5. two counts of Possession of Child Pornography
6. two counts of Access Child Pornography

He is to appear in court at Old City Hall on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at 10 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 arrested for two retail robberies, Michael Bonanno, 27, faces four counts

February 25, 2020, 11:30 am
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The Toronto Police Service Hold Up Squad would like to make the public aware of an arrest made in relation to two retail robberies.

It is alleged that:

- on Saturday, February 8, 2020, and Saturday, February 15, 2020, a man entered a retail store, approached the checkout counter, and made a threatening demand for cash

- the man then gained access to the cash register and removed a quantity of cash before fleeing on foot

Following an investigation, on Monday, February 25, 2020, the Hold Up Squad identified and arrested Michael Bonanno, 27, of Toronto.

He is charged with:

1) two counts of Robbery
2) two counts of Fail to Comply with Release Order

He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East, in courtroom 412, at 10 a.m.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, 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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Homicide #12/2020, Dufferin Street and Wilson Avenue, Ashley Noell Arzaga, 24

February 25, 2020, 11:30 am
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On Monday, February 24, 2020, at 12:40 p.m., police responded to a call for a stabbing in the Dufferin Street and Wilson Avenue area.

It is reported that:

- upon arrival, officers located a man and woman suffering from multiple stab wounds outside the premises

- inside, police located a woman who was pronounced deceased at the scene.

She has been identified as Ashley Noell Arzaga, 24, of Toronto.

On Monday, February 24, 2020, a 17-year-old boy, of Toronto, was arrested. He is charged with:

1. First Degree Murder
2. Attempted Murder

He is to appear in court, at 2001 Finch Avenue West, on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at 10 a.m.

The investigation remains ongoing and officers are urging anyone who was in the area at the time, or has any information about the shooting, to immediately 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 or Google Play.


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Updated Charge, Man Charged with First Degree Murder, Updated to First Degree Murder - Terrorist Activity, Homicide 11/2020, Hang-Kam "Annie" Chiu, 64, Sheppard Avenue East and Markham Road

February 25, 2020, 1:07 pm
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The Toronto Police Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are providing an update to the news release that was issued about Homicide 11/2020 on Saturday, February 22, 2020.

Please see the joint news release found here.


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 or Google Play.


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Woman wanted for assaulting police, Keele Street and 401 Highway area, Nina Laxamana, 37 Correction

February 25, 2020, 2:40 pm
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On Tuesday, February 25, 2020, the Toronto Police Service issued a news release in relation to an assault investigation.

See previous news release.

Nina Laxamana, 37, is still wanted by police but officers have since been in contact with her.

The investigation remains ongoing.


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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Assault Cause Bodily Harm Investigation, Dixon Road and Carlingview Drive Person for Identification,

February 26, 2020, 9:40 am
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The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance in identifying a man as part of an Assault Cause Bodily Harm investigation.

On Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 11:14 p.m., officers responded to a call for a stabbing at a sandwich shop in the area of Dixon Road and Carlingview Drive.

It is reported:

- an employee was attacked by a man with a knife
- he was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries

It is further reported:

- on Sunday, January 12, 2020, the same man had a verbal altercation with the victim inside the restaurant

The suspect is described as black, 45-50, 5’8” to 5’9”, large build, and clean shaven. On the day of the assault the suspect was wearing a red jacket, black hooded sweater with the hood worn up, dark track pants and sunglasses.

Images have been released of a man police want to identify as part of the investigation.

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 Girl, Ossington Avenue and Bloor Street area, Grace Giourgas, 14

February 26, 2020, 6:01 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing girl.

Grace Giourgas, 14, is believed to be in the Ossington Avenue and Bloor Street area.

She is described as 5’5”, with black shoulder-length hair with shaved sides, wearing a brown corduroy jacket with a fleece white collar and large platform boots.

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 or Google Play.


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Public Safety Alert, Fraud Investigation Targeting Seniors in Polish Community,

February 27, 2020, 5:10 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an ongoing fraud investigation targeting seniors in the Polish community.

It is reported:

- calls are made by a woman purporting to be the police

- the caller can speak in both English and Polish

- she provides a false reason for the call and demands the victim collect their money, valuables, jewellery and place them into a bag

- the victim is then instructed to place the bag outside their front porch or throw the bag out the window


The Service would like to remind the public that the police would never call demanding money, valuables or jewellery under any circumstance.

If you receive a call from a person claiming to be from the police, and making demands - hang up the phone. Please make a notation of the time, date and the conversation. Report this to your local police service immediately.

Toronto Police Service protect yourself from financial crimes tips .


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 or Google Play.


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Sexual Assault Alert, Soren Le Goff, 23, charged with two counts, Police concerned there may be more victims

February 27, 2020, 9:00 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in a Sexual Assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Friday, January 24, 2020, a man and a woman were at a bar in the Danforth Avenue and Coxwell Avenue area having drinks

- during the night, the man sexually assaulted the woman twice

On Thursday, February 20, 2020, the woman reported the sexual assault to police.

On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, the man surrendered to police.

Soren Le Goff, 23, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1) two counts of Sexual Assault

He appeared in court on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at College Park Court, in courtroom 501, at 10 a.m.

Police are concerned there may be other victims.

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, 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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