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Missing man located, McCowan Road and Sheppard Avenue East area, Garry Howe, 53


Missing man, Dupont Street and Christie Street area, John Smythe, 91

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

John Smythe, 91, was last seen on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at 4:30 p.m., in the Dupont Street and Christie Street area.

He is described as 5’8”, 145 lbs., slim build, with grey hair, and a grey moustache. He was last seen wearing a red short sleeved t-shirt, a blue “Blue Jays” baseball hat, dark coloured shorts, black shoes, and white socks.

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.


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Missing woman located, Kipling Avenue and Steeles Avenue West area, Cong Wei Xu, 29

Missing girl, Finch Avenue West and Kipling Avenue area, Siddiqa Barakzai, 17

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

Siddiqa Barakzai, 17, was last seen on Friday, June 26, 2020, at midnight, in the Finch Avenue West and Kipling Avenue area.

She is described as 5’2", 90 lbs., with a thin build, long brown braided hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hooded track suit with a flower pattern and white stripes down the sleeves and legs.

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 for Impaired Driving after police car struck, McNicoll Avenue and Markham Road area,

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The Toronto Police Service would like to inform the public of an arrest made in an impaired driving investigation.

On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at approximately 3:10 a.m., police responded to a call for a suspected impaired driver in the McNicoll Avenue and Markham Road area.

It is alleged that:

- a white Ford Expedition was stopped on the road, facing eastbound

- the vehicle was running and in gear

- the driver of the vehicle was asleep at the wheel. It is believed that he may have been in that position for some time

- police woke up the driver

- the driver reversed the vehicle into a police car then struck another police car before fleeing east on McNicoll Avenue

- police pursued the vehicle along McNicoll Avenue, one block, to Tapscott Road before discontinuing the pursuit for the safety of the public and everyone involved

- the Ford hit a parked vehicle on Grapevine Circle before the driver fled on foot

- officers located a suspect and arrested him

Balachandran Santhira, 32, of Toronto, was arrested. He is charged with:

1. Impaired Operation of a Conveyance CC 320.14(1)(a)
2. Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance CC 320.13(1)
3. Fail to Stop For Police/Pursuit CC 320.17
4. Fail to Stop at Scene of Accident CC 320.16(1)
5. Fail to Comply with Undertaking CC 145(4)(a)
6. Fail to Comply with Undertaking CC 145(4)(a)
7. Operational While Prohibited CC 320.18(18)


He will appear in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East, on Thursday, July 2, 2020, by video.


The Toronto Police Service would like to thank those who made us aware of the driver and the vehicle. This is a great example of community and police partnerships in action.

We are also asking local residents, businesses, and drivers in these areas - who may have witnessed or have security or dash camera footage of the incidents - 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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Police request assistance in Fraud Investigation, College Street and Spadina Avenue area, Photographs Released

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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating a man as part of a fraud investigation.

On Thursday, November 28, 2019, police commenced a fraud investigation in the College Street and Spadina Avenue area.

It is reported that:

- a 22-year-old-woman arranged to purchase an iPhone Pro Max 11 via a buy and sell social media platform

- the woman met a man for the purchase

- the woman inspected the iPhone and paid the man for the purchase

- the man then ran and fled the area

- the woman attempted to activate the phone and realized it was an imitation iPhone

The man is described as approximately 25 and 5'10". He was wearing grey joggers, light grey hoodie, black baseball cap, and black running shoes with orange soles.

His photograph has been released.

Police would like to advise the public to be cautious when purchasing phones online via buy and sell social media platforms. Phones can be "cloned" in appearance and loaded with software to make them appear legitimate.


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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Suspicious Threat Investigation, Dundas Street East and Sumach Street Area

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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a suspicious threat investigation.

On Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 11 p.m., police responded to a radio call in the Dundas Street East and Sumach Street area.

It is reported:

- employees were assigned to a closed construction site that is not accessible to the public

- they arrived to work and found a noose tied to the ceiling on the 29th floor

The Toronto Police Service is currently actively investigating this incident. The Hate Crime Unit has been advised, and both the construction company and owners of the site have been assisting in the investigation.


Investigators are appealing to anyone with information 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.


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Missing Man, Elm Street and Simcoe Street area, Franklin Sylvester, 82

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

Franklin Sylvester, 82, was last seen on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., in the Elm Street and Simcoe Street area.

He is described as 5’6", with black and grey hair.

He was last seen wearing shorts.

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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Missing Man, Finch Avenue West and Norfinch Drive, Jean Vital, 24

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

Jean Vital, 24, was last seen on Saturday, June 27, 2020, in the Finch Avenue West and Norfinch Drive area.

He is described as 5’7", 180 lbs., with short black hair.

He was last seen wearing a red zip up sweater, blue pants, black sandals, and he was carrying a back pack.

Police are concerned for his 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.


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Missing Man Located, Elm Street and Simcoe Street area, Franklin Sylvester, 82

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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.

Franklin Sylvester, 82, was last seen on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., in the Elm Street and Simcoe Street area.

See previous release.

He was located on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at approximately 9 p.m.


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Police seek public's assistance in sexual assault investigation, Crescent Town Road and Massey Square area

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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance in a sexual assault investigation.

On Friday, June 12, at 11:10 p.m., the Toronto Police Service received a call for a sexual assault in the Crescent Town Road and Massey Square area.

It is reported that:

- a 37-year-old woman was walking eastbound on Crescent Town Road near Massey Square

- a man approached the woman and sexually assaulted her

- the man fled in an eastbound direction on foot

He is described as having a dark complexion, between 30 to 40 years old, 5'7", slim to medium build, 180 lbs., with black curly hair.

He was last seen wearing a brown silk jacket.


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 or Google Play.

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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2020 Road Safety Campaign, Update, More than 2,800 tickets issued

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More than 2,800 tickets were issued to drivers as part of a week of action and engagement.

Between Monday, June 22, 2020, and Sunday, June 28, 2020, officers made traction in Toronto communities by enforcing and educating road users on collision-causing behaviours.

Members focused on “The Big 4” behaviours that are known to cause injuries to people using our roads and identified drivers who were speeding, driving aggressively, driving while distracted and driving while impaired.

While motorcycle safety was the key focus of the week-long traffic campaign, officers still continued to engage with all road users about risky and dangerous habits.

See previous news release

Tickets issued included:
Speeding – 1,888
Aggressive – 827
Handheld – 71
Other – 78

Additionally, officers laid 18 stunt driving-related infractions where the drivers received a suspension and their vehicles were impounded. A total of 16 impaired-related arrests were also made.

Sergeant Jason Kraft thanked all those who helped spreadtraffic safety messages and urged all road users to continue to do their part and help keep everyone safe.

Toronto’s Vision Zero Road Safety Plan acknowledges that collisions are inevitable but that killed and seriously injured (KSI) collisions are preventable and unacceptable. Zero injuries and deaths on our roads is the number that we all should be working towards.


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Police request assistance with a Mischief investigation, Eglinton Avenue East and Bermondsey Road area

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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in a mischief investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Monday, June 22, 2020, at 4:55 p.m., a TTC bus was at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Bermondsey Road area

- a man entered the bus and got into a dispute with the driver

- he exited the bus and proceeded to damage the front doors with a piece of concrete

- he fled eastbound on Eglinton Avenue East

The suspect is described as white, approximately 30-35, medium length shaggy brown hair and short beard. He was wearing glasses, a dark coloured sweater with a white zipper at the front, a yellow shirt, blue jeans and grey running shoes.


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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Missing woman, Rustic Road and Culford Road area, Giovanna Triolo, 57

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

Giovanna Triolo, 57, was last seen on Friday, July 3, 2020, at 6:45 a.m. in the Rustic Road and Culford Road area.

She is described as 5'5" and thin build. She was last seen wearing a dark blue Bench jacket.

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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Personal Injury Collision #19/2020, Yonge Street near Heath Street East

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On Thursday, July 2, 2020, at approximately 6:35 p.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision involving a TTC bus and a pedestrian.

The collision occurred on Yonge Street near Heath Street East in Toronto.

It is reported that:

- a 29-year-old man was operating a TTC bus that was travelling north on Yonge Street approaching Heath Street East, in the curb lane

- at this time, a 41-year-old man was standing on the east sidewalk of Yonge Street at a marked crosswalk, north of Heath Street East

- for reasons being investigated, the man at the crosswalk entered the roadway as the TTC bus was passing him

- the pedestrian was struck near the rear tire area of the bus

- the bus operator immediately stopped

- the man suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital


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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Man wanted for Assault with a Weapon and Criminal Harassment, Milan Ganopolsky, 47

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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance locating a man wanted in an Assault with a Weapon and Criminal Harassment investigation.

It is alleged that:

- from mid-April to mid-June, 2020, a man had repeatedly communicated with a woman in Toronto

- the communications made the woman fear for her safety

- on Monday, June 29, 2020, the man confronted the woman and her boyfriend in Toronto

- the man produced a knife and attempted to assault the woman's boyfriend

Milan Ganopolsky, 47, of Toronto is currently wanted for:

1) Assault with a Weapon
2) Criminal Harassment
3) Weapons Dangerous
4) Breach of Release Order
5) Breach of Probation

He is described as 5'7", 220 lbs., bald with a beard.

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, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.


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Arson Investigation, Ellesmere Road and Morningside Avenue area, Video released

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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance in an arson investigation.

On Thursday, June 2, 2020, at 12:30 a.m. in the Ellesmere Road and Morningside Avenue area.

It is reported that:

- a man poured an accelerant on the side of a home and driveway

- the man lit the accelerant and then left the area on foot

The man is described as having short dark curly hair with a a t-shirt covering a portion of his face. He was wearing a t-shirt, shorts and flip flops.

Security camera video and images have been released.


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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Firearm and fentanyl seized in Gun and Gang investigation, Peter Arviko, 31, faces multiple charges

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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest by the Gun and Gang Task Force.

On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at 6 p.m., search warrants were conducted in the Don Valley Parkway and St Dennis Drive area.

It is alleged:

- a man was arrested and during the arrest a loaded Glock pistol was concealed in his waistband

- the firearm was loaded with nine rounds of .40 calibre ammunition

- at an address, where children reside, officers located an over-capacity magazine loaded with 29 rounds of .40 calibre ammunition

- 243 grams of fentanyl was also recovered


On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, Peter Arviko, 31, of Toronto was arrested. He is charged with:

1. Possession of a loaded firearm
2. Unauthorized possession of a firearm
3. Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
4. Unsafe storage of a firearm
5. two counts of unsafe storage of ammunition
6. Possession of a firearm obtained by crime
7. Possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number
8. Possession of a prohibited device
9. Possession for the purpose Schedule I

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall, on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at 10 a.m.


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, Indecent Exposures

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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a series of indecent exposures.

Between Friday, June 27, 2020, and Thursday, July 2, 2020, between 9 p.m., and 11 p.m., police have responded to four radio calls for acts of indecent exposure.

It is reported that

- they have occurred in the Bloor Street West and Dundas Street West, west of Royal York Road area, and in the area of Runnymede Road and Kennedy Avenue.

The man is described as white, 50 to 60 years old, tall, slim build, with short grey hair. He has been seen wearing a blue/black shorts or blue jeans.


Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, 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 Located, Rustic Road and Culford Road area, Giovanna Triolo, 57

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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing woman.

Giovanna Triolo, 57, was last seen on Friday, July 3, 2020, at 6:45 a.m. in the Rustic Road and Culford Road area.

See previous release.

She was located on Friday, July 3, at 4:20 p.m.


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