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Media Advisory for a News Conference Today Street drug overdoses, Thursday, February 27, 2020, 1:30 p.m., Toronto Police Headquarters, Media Gallery

February 27, 2020, 9:40 am
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Today, Thursday, February 27, 2020, Superintendent Steve Watts, Organized Crime Enforcement, will hold a media availability at Toronto Police Headquarters' Media Gallery, after multiple people overdosed last evening on what is suspected to be Fentanyl.

The news conference will begin at 1:30 p.m. during which Superintendent Watts will update the media on the incident and the criminal investigation.

The event will be available on Bell TOC, and live-streamed on Youtube.

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. However, if you do not consent to this screening, you will be denied entry. Thank you for your cooperation.


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Suspected fentanyl overdoses downtown, Victoria Street and Dundas Street East area, Man arrested for drug offences

February 27, 2020, 11:00 am
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The Toronto Police would like to notify the public about suspected fentanyl overdoses in the downtown area.

It is alleged:

- on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, police responded to a medical call in the Victoria Street and Dundas Street East area

- multiple people had fallen ill after taking suspected fentanyl

- divisional officers attended and assisted paramedics

- a total of 12 people were taken to hospital in a variety of conditions

- there are currently no fatalities

Drug Squad officers began an investigation into the source of the drug.

Two hours later, Whanny Mymuller, 38, was arrested by officers.

He was charged with:
1) Two counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
2) Possession of Proceeds of Crime

He will appear at Old City Hall, on Thursday, February 27, 2020, court room 103.

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances and a quantity of drugs is being tested. They urge anyone with any information to contact police.

The Toronto Police also wants to remind people that if they are using drugs, and believe they have purchased a substance suspected to be fentanyl, please be extremely cautious.

See news conference here.

For more information and safety advice around fentanyl use, please visit Toronto Public Health and Canada Health.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-6100, 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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23 Division's Find Them Fridays, David Nolan, 35

February 28, 2020, 4:00 am
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The Toronto Police Service 23 Division Warrant Office is seeking the public’s assistance locating David Nolan, 35, of Toronto.

He is wanted for:

1. Assault
2. Utter Threats

He is described as 6'0", 180 lbs., with short dark hair (possibly in dreadlocks), unshaven, and has brown eyes.


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 man, Kwanhu Lee, 30, Bellamy Road North and Lawrence Avenue East area

February 28, 2020, 12:42 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Kwanhu Lee, 30, was last seen on Monday, February 24, 2020, at approximately 11:35 a.m., in the Bellamy Road North and Lawrence Avenue East area.

He is described as 5'8", 150 lbs, thin build, with black hair.

He was last seen wearing a black jacket, grey hooded sweater, and green cargo pants.

Officers 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 or Google Play.


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Possess Child Pornography, Gabriel Calderon, 24,

February 28, 2020, 1:30 pm
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On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, the Toronto Police Service Child Exploitation Section executed a search warrant in the area of The East Mall and Valhalla Road.

It is alleged:

- a man uploaded images of child pornography on social media

- the man was on a social media platform using the name "goodstufftime"

On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, Gabriel Calderon, 24, of Toronto was arrested. He is charged with:

1. two counts of Possess Child Pornography
2. two counts of Access Child Pornography
3. Make child pornography available

He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Friday, April 3, 2020, at 10 a.m., in courtroom L.


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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Sexual Assault Alert, Woman arrested, Tessy Osabuyi, 25

February 29, 2020, 2:38 pm
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The Toronto Police would like to make the public aware of an arrest made in a sexual assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- a man met a woman over social media

- on Friday, February 28, 2020, between the hours of 12 a.m. and 2:30 a.m., the man and the woman met in the Bathurst Street and College Street area

- the woman extorted money and sexually assaulted the man

On Friday, February 28, 2020, Tessy Osabuyi, 25, of Toronto, was arrested. She is charged with:

1. Sexual Assault
2. Extortion
3. Forcible Confinement
4. Assault With A Weapon

She is scheduled to appear in court on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Old City Hall.

Police are concerned there may be other victims.

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, Xiaodi Xu, 68, Dixon Road and Kipling Avenue area

February 29, 2020, 3:34 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Xiaodi Xu, 68, was last seen on Friday, February 28, 2020, at 4:30 p.m., in the Dixon Road and Kipling Avenue area.

He is described as 5'9", with a medium build and short, dark greying hair. He was wearing eyeglasses, a beige jacket, grey sweatpants, and black running shoes.

Officers 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 man located, Xiaodi Xu, 68, Dixon Road and Kipling Avenue area

March 1, 2020, 1:08 pm
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Media Advisory, Monday, March 2, 2020, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Headquarters media gallery, Launch of Fraud Prevention Month

March 2, 2020, 3:36 am
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On Monday March 2, 2020, at 11 a.m., in the media gallery at headquarters, Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes will be launching Fraud Prevention Month.

The theme of this launch is “Working together to Combat Fraud”.

Inspector Peter Callaghan, other members of Financial Crimes, and special guests will attend the news conference.

- Competition Bureau, Josephine Palumbo, Deputy Commissioner, Deceptive Marketing Practices

- Better Business Bureau, Patrick McKeen, CEO

- Ontario Securities Commission, Tyler Fleming, Director, Investor Office

- Interac, Rachel Jolicoeur, Director, Fraud Prevention

This event will be broadcast on the Bell TOC and livestreamed.


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.



For more information please contact Detective Gail Regan, at 416-808-7238 or Gail.Regan@torontopolice.on.ca.
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Missing man, Farzad Saedi, 31, Bayview Avenue and Cummer Avenue area

March 2, 2020, 5:12 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Farzad Saedi, 31, was last seen on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 11 a.m., in the Bayview Avenue and Cummer Avenue area.

He is described as 6'2", muscular build, with a shaved head, and a beard.

Officers 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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Homicide #13/2020 Woodward Avenue and Uphill Avenue

March 2, 2020, 5:44 am
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On Monday, March 2, 2020, at 2:27 a.m., police were on patrol in the Woodward Avenue at Uphill Avenue area.

It is reported:

- officers located a man on a snow bank

- the man was without vital signs, and suffering from what appear to be gunshot wounds

- paramedics arrived and the man was pronounced deceased at the scene

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


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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Two men arrested for a Retail Robbery, Albion Road and Martin Grove Road area

March 2, 2020, 12:10 pm
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The Toronto Police Service Hold Up Squad would like to make the public aware of two men arrested in relation to a retail robbery that occurred in the Albion Road and Martin Grove Road area.

It is alleged that:

- on Sunday, March 1, 2020, a retail store robbery was committed in Toronto

- the suspects entered the store while concealing their identities with masks and made demands for cash and tobacco products

- both suspects were armed with handguns

- Police officers arrived on scene and arrested the suspects while they were still inside the store

Divisional officers attended the store and located both suspects who were still inside.

The officers arrested both men and evidence related to the crime was seized during the arrest.

Abdul-Azeez Adekunle, 21, and Devonte Cooper, 20, both of Toronto, have each been charged with:

1. Robbery with a Firearm
2. Disguise with Intent

They appeared in court for a Bail Hearing at Old City Hall on Monday, March 2, 2020, at 10 a.m., room 101.


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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Man arrested for Retail Robbery, Kingston Road and St. Clair Avenue East area

March 2, 2020, 12:20 pm
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The Toronto Police Service Hold Up Squad would like to make the public aware of an arrest in relation to a retail robbery that occurred in the Kingston Road and St. Clair Avenue East area.

It is alleged that:

- on Sunday, March 1, 2020, a retail store robbery was committed in Toronto

- the suspect entered the store while concealing his identity with a mask and gloves and made a demand for cash

- the suspect was armed with a sword

- the suspect took $70 from the register

- the suspect was then observed fleeing the area on foot

Hold Up Squad investigators determined the identity of a man. He was located and arrested. Evidence believed to be related to the crime was seized during the arrest.

Keith Pelletier, 40, of Toronto, was charged with:

1. Robbery with an Offensive Weapon
2. Disguise with Intent
3. Weapons Dangerous

He appeared in court for a Bail Hearing at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East, on Monday, March 2, 2020, 10 a.m., room 412.

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 #13/2020 Woodward Avenue and Uphill Avenue, Update, Victim Identified and CCTV rleased, Rohan Rose, 36

March 2, 2020, 12:50 pm
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On Monday, March 2, 2020, at 2:27 a.m., police were on patrol in the Woodward Avenue at Uphill Avenue area.

See previous release.

The victim been identified as Rohan Rose, 36, of Toronto.

Homicide investigators would like to speak to anyone that Rohan was in contact with over the last few days.

CCTV of a suspect vehicle has been released.

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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Arrests Made in Fraud Investigation, Na Lin, 46, and Shengyan Liu, 49

March 2, 2020, 5:45 pm
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On Monday, March 2, 2020, members of the Financial Crimes Unit arrested a woman and a man as part of a Fraud Investigation.

It is alleged that:

- victims from across Canada had been receiving telephone calls from someone pretending to be from the victims’ financial institutions and told them their accounts had been compromised.

- they were then made to believe they would be assisting an undercover RCMP criminal investigation and that money had to be sent to predetermined locations via courier

- victims have lost thousands of dollars because of the calls

- in this particular instance four victims were defrauded a total of $180,000.00


Na Lin, 46, and Shengyan Liu, 49, have each been charged with:

Four counts of Fraud Over $5000

Both are currently in Canada on Visitor Visas and residing in Markham, Ontario.


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, 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, Victoria Park Avenue and Finch Avenue East, Abdullah Ali Muhammad, 19

March 2, 2020, 5:38 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Abdullah Ali Muhammad, 19, was last seen on Monday, March 2, 2020 at approximately 10:00am in the Victoria Park Avenue and Finch Avenue East area.

He is described as 5’10’’, 165lbs, with short black hair, brown eyes and last seen wearing a black winter jacket with fur trim, black pants, and has a moustache and goatee.

Police are concerned for his 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 or Google Play.


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Missing Man, Yonge Street and Finch Avenue, Eli Alexander Hannah-Benshushan, 23

March 2, 2020, 6:22 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Eli Alexander Hannah-Benshushan, 23, was last seen on Monday, February 24, 2020, at 11:00 am in the Yonge Street and Finch Avenue area.

He is described as 5’10”, thin build, with green eyes, thick collar-length red hair, brown unkempt goatee and wearing a ¾ length green coat, a black hoody, dark pants, white running shoes, and a light-blue back pack.

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 Located Bayview Avenue and Cummer Avenue area, Farzad Saedi, 31

March 2, 2020, 8:36 pm
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Missing man, Ralph Barnes, 28, Bathurst Street and College Street area

March 3, 2020, 8:43 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Ralph Barnes, 28, was last seen on Thursday, February 27, 2020, in the Bathurst Street and College Street area.

He is described as 5’4", 160 lbs., thin build, with brown hair and hazel 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 or Google Play.


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Missing boy, 139 Armour Boulevard - Summit Heights Public School, Anderson Joseph Black, 9

March 3, 2020, 11:48 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing boy.

Anderson Joseph Black, 9, was last seen on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 10:45 a.m., in the area of 139 Armour Boulevard, Summit Heights Public School.

He is described as 4'5", fair complexion, average build, with blond hair.

He was last seen wearing an orange jacket, dark sweat pants, and running 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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