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Media Advisory, Project Water, Toronto Police Assisting With Water And Essentials Distribution To Homeless, The Salvation Army, 150 Railside Road, Monday June 15, 2020, 12 p.m.

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Toronto Police Service 13 Division Community Response Unit Officers and community partners are participating in "Project Water", an annual event that features partners Nestlé Waters Canada, The Salvation Army, Fortigo Freight Services, and The Bargains Group distributing over 400,000 bottles of water and essential items to outreach providers and homeless shelters in an effort to provide life-saving resources to the homeless.

Project Water will take place on Monday, June 15, 2020, at 12 p.m., at the Salvation Army, located at 150 Railside Road.

Project Water is an Engage and Change program committed to helping those less fortunate endure the hardships of summer by providing such necessities such as: bottled water, a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, hat, toiletry and first aid items, etc. Since its inception in 2000, Project Water has placed in excess of 2 million bottles of water into the hands of Toronto and surrounding area
homeless.

Toronto Police 13 Division Community Response Unit Staff Sergeant Roger Desrochers will be available to speak with media.

For more information, please contact Constable Scott Mills at 647-449-2801.

For more information on the event visit the Engage And Change website

Missing woman, Lawrence Avenue West and Caledonia Road area, Amritpal 'Amber' Panesar, 26

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The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a missing woman.

Amritpal 'Amber' Panesar, 26, was last seen on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at approximately 2 p.m., in the Lawrence Avenue West and Caledonia Road area.

She is described as 5’2”, 130 lbs., with brown eyes, long black hair tied into a bun, and has a nose piercing. She was last seen wearing a pair of 'H&M' brand black shorts, a black t-shirt, and a pair of black shoes.

Police are concerned for her 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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Man arrested in imitation firearm investigation, Michael Hager, 29

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The Toronto Police Service 52 Division - Major Crime Unit would like to make the public aware of an arrest in an imitation firearm investigation.

The incident occurred on Saturday, June 13, 2020, in the Yonge Street and Wellesley Street West area.

It is alleged:

- a man was in the vicinity of St. Nicholas Street and Irwin Avenue openly carrying what appeared to be a firearm

- a concerned person contacted 911 and advised there was a person with a gun

- officers arrived and a man was arrested

- an imitation firearm seized

On Saturday, June 13, 2020, Michael Hager, 29, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1. Possession of an Imitation Weapon
2. Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance For The Purpose of Trafficking
3. Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5000

He is to appear in court at Old City Hall on Sunday, June 14, 2020.


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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Crime Stoppers Increases Reward to $75,000 For Information Leading to Arrest, T'Quan Robertson, 24, Wanted for Attempt Murder and Aggravated Assault

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On Monday, June 15, 2020, Inspector Jim Gotell, Toronto Crime Stoppers Chair Sean Sportun and BOLO Program Director, Maxime Langlois announced an increased reward of $75,000 for information leading to the arrest of T’Quan Robertson.

On Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 5:01 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting in the McCowan Road and Alton Towers Circle area.

It is alleged that:

- a man had opened fire on another man who was in a small park

- at the time of the shooting, 11 small children were in the park

- two girls, ages five and nine, were located with gunshot wounds

T'Quan Robertson, 23, of Toronto, is wanted by police for:

1. Discharge Firearm with Intent
2. Attempt Murder
3. Two counts of Aggravated Assault

He is described as 5'8", and 130 lbs., He is considered armed and dangerous. If he is seen, do not approach him, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Anyone who submits a tip leading to the arrest of T'Quan Robertson is eligible for a $75,000 reward. The reward expires in one year.

The Bolo Program will be amplifying the message over social media, through traditional advertising on billboards and through the use of a mobile digital advertisement truck.

Crime Stoppers Chair Sean Sportun said crime prevention and community safety is a shared responsibility, in which we all play a role.

"Crime Stoppers will always guarantee your anonymity and you will never be required to testify – so we urge you, if you know where T’Quan Robertson is or you have any information that can assist investigators in locating him - come forward… speak up… break the silence and by doing so, you will be making a difference in the safety of your community."


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.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Men Arrested For Multiple Firearms Offences, York Street And Lakeshore Boulevard West Area, Brandon Hill, 31 &Tyler James, 32

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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of two arrests as part of a firearms investigation.

On Sunday, June 7, 2020, at approximately 4:31 a.m. police responded to a person with a gun call in the York Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West area.

It is alleged:

- as a result of the investigation, search warrants were authorized and executed at premises

- a further search warrant was executed on a vehicle

- two men were arrested


Brandon Hill, 31, of Toronto has been charged with:

1. Point a firearm
2. Forcible Confinement
3. Five counts of Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order
4. Four counts of Possession of ammunition contrary to a prohibition order
5. Mischief Under $5000
6. Assault
7. Two counts of Assault by Choking
8. Uttering Threats
9. Two counts of Unauthorized possession of a firearm
10. Two counts of Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
11. Two counts of Careless Storage of a firearm
12. Two counts of Careless Storage of ammunition

Tyler James, 32, of Toronto is charged with:

1. Ten counts of Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order
2. Ten counts of Possession of ammunition contrary to a prohibition order
9. Two counts of Unauthorized possession of a firearm
10. Two counts of Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
11. Two counts of Careless Storage of a firearm
12. Two counts of Careless Storage of ammunition

Both are scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall, on Friday, June 12, 2020, at 10 a.m.


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.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

TPS Officer Charged

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A Toronto Police Service officer has been arrested and charged.

It is alleged:

- between September 12, 2019 and October 7, 2019, a Toronto Police Service radio was stolen

- an investigation was launched by the Service's Professional Standards unit

On Monday, June 15, 2020, Constable Ronald Joseph, 47, of 22 Division, was arrested and charged with:

1. Breach of Trust
2. Theft Over

He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 11 am at Old City Hall.

Constable Ronald Joseph has 11 years of service and is currently suspended with pay as per the Police Services Act.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2800, 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.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Missing Man Located, Victoria Park Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East area, Donald Wright, 68

Missing Woman Located, Lawrence Avenue West and Caledonia Road area, Amritpal 'Amber' Panesar, 26


Missing Man, Grimsby, Joseph Schneidmiller, 38

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The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Joseph Schneidmiller, 38, was last seen on Monday, June 15, 2020, at 2:30 a.m., in the Casablanca Boulevard and South Service Road in Grimsby.

He is described as 5'9", with a slender build.

He was last seen wearing a black "CI Brotherhood" hoodie, baseball hat with "security" on it, and black and white Nike shoes.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1100, 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.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Missing Man Located, Queen Street West and Vanauley Street area, Shivan Bahl, 23

Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant, Jason Shawn Gardner, 35

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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.

Jason Shawn Gardner, 35, is wanted for breaching his long-term supervision order.

He is described 6'1", 199 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. He has tattoos including a tribal design and raven on his right upper arm, feathers and a name on his upper back, "Darica and Tayden" on the middle of his back and "Humanity, Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom and Forgiveness" on his left forearm.

He is currently bound by a long-term supervision order resulting from a two-year, two-month and twenty-day sentence for:

1. two counts of Aggravated Assault.

He is known to frequent the Greater Toronto Area.


Anyone with information is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900, 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.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Child Pornography Investigation, Man faces multiple charges

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On Tuesday, June 16, 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 Danforth Avenue and Victoria Park Avenue area.

It is alleged that:

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

Zackary Wilton-Roet, 22, of Toronto, was arrested and has been charged with:

1. two counts of Possession Child Pornography
2. two counts of Access Child Pornography
3. Make Available Child Pornography

He was scheduled to appear in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East, on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 2 p.m., room 412.

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, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Missing Woman, Wellington Street and York Street area Lauren MacCallum, 31

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The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a missing woman.

Lauren MacCallum, 31, was last seen on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at 9:00 p.m., in the Wellington Street and York Street area.

She is described as 5'6", average build, 140 lbs., with orange/red hair.

Police are concerned for her 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.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Missing Man Located, Grimsby, Joseph Schneidmiller, 38

Man Arrested in Bank Robbery Investigation, Ellesmere Road and Victoria Park Avenue area, Dae Ung Ium, 40

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The Toronto Police Service Hold Up Squad would like to make the public aware of an arrest as part of a bank robbery investigation.

On Monday, June 15, 2020, a bank robbery took place in the Ellesmere Road and Victoria Park Avenue area.

It is alleged that:

- a man entered a bank while attempting to conceal his identity by wearing a baseball hat, sunglasses and a medical mask covering his face

- the man approached a teller and began to shout as he handed the teller a note

- the note was a demand for cash and indicated he was armed with a gun

- the man was given a quantity of cash before fleeing the area

Uniformed officers from 41 Division, the Emergency Task Force and Police Dog Services arrived on scene quickly and located a man.

On Monday, June 15, 2020, Dae Ung Ium, 40, of Toronto, was arrested. He has been charged with:

1. Robbery
2. Disguise with Intent

He appeared in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 10 a.m., in 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.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Public Safety Alert, Service Canada and TPS Bitcoin Fraud

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The Toronto Police Service is advising the public of an ongoing fraud scam that is related to Service Canada and the Toronto Police Service.

It is reported that:

- on Monday, June 15, 2020, a 38-year-old man was called by someone claiming to be a Service Canada Representative

- the call display on his phone showed 1-800-622-6232 which is the actual number for Service Canada

- the victim was then informed by the caller that he would be contacted shortly by someone from 51 Division at the Toronto Police Service

- the call display then showed a call from 416-808-5100 which is the correct number for 51 Division

- he was informed that his Social Insurance Number was compromised and was instructed to deposit money into a Bitcoin machine to protect his assets.

- he was told if he didn’t follow the guidelines, he would be arrested

The Toronto Police is reminding the public to be vigilant, especially in these times of
uncertainty. Government agencies will not ask the public to deposit money using bitcoin machines.

Anyone with information in relation to this fraud is asked to contact Detective Constable Elliott Lee at 416-808-5179, 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.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Public Safety Alert, Gerrard Street East and Jarvis Street, Stolen Medication

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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a quantity of stolen medication.

On Saturday, June 13, 2020, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., a fourteen-day prescription of Abilify medication was stolen in the Gerrard Street East and Jarvis Street area.

The pills could be harmful/fatal if ingested, especially to children.

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 or Google Play.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Missing Man Mississauga, Hung Hua, 56

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The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Hung Hua, 56, was last seen on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 4:00 p.m., in the Dixie Road and Eglinton Avenue East area

He is described as 5'5", 140 lbs, with short black hair.

He was last seen wearing a long-sleeve shirt with a safety vest, jeans and dark safety boots.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1300, 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.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Missing Man, The West Mall and Bloor Street West area, Randy Hawkins, 48

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The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Randy Hawkins, 48, was last seen on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at 9 a.m., in the The West Mall and Bloor Street West area

He is described as 5'8", 160 lbs, medium build, with receding, short, curly brown hair.

He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black t-shirt with writing on the front and blue high-top running shoes.

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.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Missing Woman, Keele Street and Wilson Avenue area, Charlaina Farquharson-Willie, 26

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The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a missing woman.

Charlaina Farquharson-Willie, 26, was last seen in the early hours of Thursday, June 18, 2020, in the Keele Street and Wilson Avenue area.

She is described as 5'7", medium build, with black hair.

She was last wearing blue denim-style shorts, white blouse, and a black hooded sweater.

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 or Google Play.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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