Man arrested for three Retail Robberies, Joseph Okute, 26

September 1, 2020, 9:30 am

≫ Next: Man arrested for Home Invasion and Street Robbery, Steeles Avenue West and Bathurst Street area, Devontay Antonio Borges, 18

≪ Previous: Arrest made in Robbery investigation, Renforth Drive and Rathburn Road area, Young person faces 10 charges

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The Toronto Police Service Hold Up Squad would like to make the public aware of a man arrested in relation to three retail robberies that occurred in the Bloor Street West and Delaware Avenue area and the Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue area.


It is alleged that:

- on Saturday, August 29, 2020, three retail store robberies were committed in Toronto

- in each, a lone man entered a premise while concealing his identity with a mask

- the man gave a note to the employees that demanded money and indicated that he was armed with a gun

- at the first two locations, the man fled the scenes empty-handed

- at the third location, the man took a quantity of cash before fleeing the scene


Hold Up Squad investigators were able to identify a man.

On Monday, August 31, 2020, officers from 51 Division Community Response Unit located a man and arrested him.

It is further alleged that:

- evidence related to the crime was seized during the arrest


Joseph Okute, 26, of Toronto, was charged with:

1. three counts of Robbery
2. three counts of Disguise with Intent

He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall, on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, 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 Home Invasion and Street Robbery, Steeles Avenue West and Bathurst Street area, Devontay Antonio Borges, 18

September 1, 2020, 10:30 am

≫ Next: Missing Man, Gerrard Street East and Sherbourne Street Tyler-Michel Vaughan, 20

≪ Previous: Man arrested for three Retail Robberies, Joseph Okute, 26

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The Toronto Police Service Hold Up Squad would like to make the public aware of a man arrested in relation to a home invasion and a street robbery in the Steeles Avenue West and Bathurst Street area.

It is alleged that:

- on Sunday, July 12, 2020, a home invasion and a street robbery were committed in Toronto

- a man gained access to a house while wearing a white Halloween mask and carrying a black handgun

- the man entered the victim’s bedroom and threatened him with the gun

- the man took the victim’s car keys and wallet before exiting the house

- as the man was walking away from the house, he approached another victim who was walking nearby

- the man pointed the gun at the victim and demanded his phone and wallet

- the man took the victim’s phone and then fled the area on foot


Hold Up Squad investigators were able to determine the identity of a man. On Monday, August 31, 2020, officers from 32/33 Division Major Crime Unit located the man and took him into custody.


It is further alleged that:

- at the time of arrest, the man was in possession of a large quantity of cocaine



Devontay Antonio Borges, 18, of Toronto, was charged with:

1. two counts of Robbery with a Firearm
2. two counts of Disguise with Intent
3. two counts of Threaten Death
4. Break & Enter Commit
5. Forcible Confinement
6. Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
7. Possession of Proceeds of Crime

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall, on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at 10 a.m., room 103.

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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Missing Man, Gerrard Street East and Sherbourne Street Tyler-Michel Vaughan, 20

September 1, 2020, 9:43 am

≫ Next: Public Appeal for Robbery with a Weapon and Aggravated Assault Investigation, Hidden Trail and Carriage Lane area

≪ Previous: Man arrested for Home Invasion and Street Robbery, Steeles Avenue West and Bathurst Street area, Devontay Antonio Borges, 18

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The Toronto Police Service is requesting public assistance in locating a missing male.

Tyler-Michel Vaughan was last on Saturday, August 29, 2020 in the area of Gerrard Street East and Sherbourne Street area.

He is described as a 5’9”, 141 lbs., shoulder-length brown hair in a bun, and has a tattoo of Chinese writing on his right forearm.

He was last known to be wearing a light grey hoodie with “Canada” in white lettering across the front, black shorts with red stripes, and black Nike shoes with a white Nike logo.

Police are concerned for his safety.

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.


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Public Appeal for Robbery with a Weapon and Aggravated Assault Investigation, Hidden Trail and Carriage Lane area

September 1, 2020, 12:30 pm

≫ Next: Sexual Assault Alert, Suspect sought in Sexual Assault Investigation, Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street area, Image Released

≪ Previous: Missing Man, Gerrard Street East and Sherbourne Street Tyler-Michel Vaughan, 20

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The Toronto Police Service requests the public's assistance identifying a suspect as part of a robbery investigation.

On Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at 8:57 p.m., officers attended a call in the Hidden Trail and Carriage Lane area.

It is reported that:

- a man was riding his bicycle in the area

- another man randomly attacked the victim

- the suspect stabbed the man with a sharp object and called him a "demon"

- the suspect then fled the area on the man's bicycle

- the man was transported to hospital with minor injuries

The suspect is described as male, 5'8", slim build, curly hair, and was wearing a full 'custom Halloween' mask. He was wearing a light brown khaki sweater and dark jeans.

An image of the bike has been released.

Divisional officers have been made aware and will continue to patrol across the area.

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, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Sexual Assault Alert, Suspect sought in Sexual Assault Investigation, Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street area, Image Released

September 1, 2020, 4:30 pm

≫ Next: Missing Man, Queen Street West and Ossington Avenue area, Chamkaur Dhaliwal, 49

≪ Previous: Public Appeal for Robbery with a Weapon and Aggravated Assault Investigation, Hidden Trail and Carriage Lane area

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

It is reported that:

- on Friday, January 31, 2020, a woman in her 20s was in the area of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street area.

- a man approached the woman and sexually assaulted her

- on Saturday, February 1, 2020, the same woman was in the Bloor Street West and Dufferin area, and was sexually assaulted again by the same man

The suspect is described as male, white, approximately 50 to 60 years-old, 5'8" to 5'10", medium build, with black and grey wavy hair.


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, 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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Missing Man, Queen Street West and Ossington Avenue area, Chamkaur Dhaliwal, 49

September 1, 2020, 5:51 pm

≫ Next: Missing Woman, Lightwood Drive and Sanagan Road area, Yasmin Mohamed Hersi, 20

≪ Previous: Sexual Assault Alert, Suspect sought in Sexual Assault Investigation, Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street area, Image Released

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

Chamkaur Dhaliwal, 49, was last seen on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at approximately 10:30 a.m., in the Queen Street West and Ossington Avenuearea.

He is described as 6'0”, 210 lbs., with brown hair.

He was last seen wearing a yellow shirt, blue jeans, and brown shoes.

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 Woman, Lightwood Drive and Sanagan Road area, Yasmin Mohamed Hersi, 20

September 2, 2020, 5:11 am

≫ Next: Missing Man located, Gerrard Street East and Sherbourne Street area, Tyler-Michel Vaughan, 20

≪ Previous: Missing Man, Queen Street West and Ossington Avenue area, Chamkaur Dhaliwal, 49

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

Yasmin Mohamed Hersi, 20, was last seen Monday, August 31, 2020 at 2 p.m., in the Lightwood Drive and Sanagan Road area.

She is described as 5'6", thin build, wearing a black headdress, glasses, grey cardigan and blue jeans.

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 Man located, Gerrard Street East and Sherbourne Street area, Tyler-Michel Vaughan, 20

September 2, 2020, 5:52 am

≫ Next: Police seek public's assistance in a Fraud Investigation, Onis Belleus, 52

≪ Previous: Missing Woman, Lightwood Drive and Sanagan Road area, Yasmin Mohamed Hersi, 20

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

Tyler-Michel Vaughan, 20, was last on Saturday, August 29, 2020 in the area of Gerrard Street East and Sherbourne Street area.

See previous release.

He was located on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 5:30 pm.




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Police seek public's assistance in a Fraud Investigation, Onis Belleus, 52

September 2, 2020, 7:00 am

≫ Next: Media Availability/Scrum, Overnight Shootings Investigation, Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at 11:30 a.m., Front of Toronto Police Service Headquarters 40 College Street

≪ Previous: Missing Man located, Gerrard Street East and Sherbourne Street area, Tyler-Michel Vaughan, 20

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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an on-going fraud investigation.

It is alleged that:

During November 2019, the Toronto Police Service Financial Crime Unit were made aware of a person altering:

- Canadian passports
- University Degrees
- medical and legal documents
- government issued documentation
- financial documentation

- a man was operating under the following names:

- Synergy Capital
- Onyx Platinum Developments
- Onyx Medical Supplies
- Joseph Bell
- Onyx Belleus

- the man was using forged documentation to support claims of representing legitimate businesses in order to make high value purchases and sales of medical equipment

On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, members of the Financial Crimes Unit executed a warrant at a residence.

Onis Belleus, 52, of Toronto was arrested. He has been charged with:

1. four counts of Possession of Forged Passport
2. Possession of Counterfeit Mark
3. eight counts of Forgery
4. Personation
5. Fraud Over
6. Possess Instrument to Commit Forgery

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

Police are seeking the public's assistance with this investigation, and would like to speak to anyone who has any information.

Investigators believe that there may be more victims.

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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Media Availability/Scrum, Overnight Shootings Investigation, Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at 11:30 a.m., Front of Toronto Police Service Headquarters 40 College Street

September 2, 2020, 7:30 am

≫ Next: Homicide #47/2020, Keele Street and Sheppard Avenue West

≪ Previous: Police seek public's assistance in a Fraud Investigation, Onis Belleus, 52

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On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at 11:30 a.m., Superintendent Shaun Narine, 13 Division, will provide an update on shootings in the Eglinton Avenue West and Dufferin Street area, from around 2 a.m. this morning (Wednesday, September 2, 2020).

This scrum will take place outside the front entrance of Toronto Police Service Headquarters, 40 College Street.


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Homicide #47/2020, Keele Street and Sheppard Avenue West

September 2, 2020, 7:35 am

≫ Next: Missing man, Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue East Tao Liu, 34

≪ Previous: Media Availability/Scrum, Overnight Shootings Investigation, Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at 11:30 a.m., Front of Toronto Police Service Headquarters 40 College Street

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

On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, police responded to the sound of gunshots at 4:57 a.m., in the Keele Street and Sheppard Avenue West area.

It is reported:

- a man was located in a vehicle with with life-threatening injuries

- the man was transported to hospital and later pronounced deceased

Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone who was in the area at the time of the shooting to 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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Missing man, Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue East Tao Liu, 34

September 2, 2020, 7:18 am

≫ Next: Missing woman located, Wynford Heights Crescent and Eglinton Avenue East area, Wafae Derdak, 37

≪ Previous: Homicide #47/2020, Keele Street and Sheppard Avenue West

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

Tao Liu, 34, was last seen on Monday, July 27, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., in the Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue East area.

He is described as 5'9", thin build, short black hair, brown eyes, occasionally wears black frame eyeglasses.

There is no clothing description available at this time.

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 woman located, Wynford Heights Crescent and Eglinton Avenue East area, Wafae Derdak, 37

September 2, 2020, 8:17 am

≫ Next: Missing Man located, Dovercourt Road and College Street area, Nadir Jaafar, 26

≪ Previous: Missing man, Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue East Tao Liu, 34

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

Wafae Derdak, 37, was last seen on Friday, August 28, 2020, at 12 p.m., in the Wynford Heights Crescent and Eglinton Avenue East area.

See previous release.

She was located on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.

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Missing Man located, Dovercourt Road and College Street area, Nadir Jaafar, 26

September 2, 2020, 9:57 am

≫ Next: Missing Man, Keele Street and Finch Avenue West area, Neil Walsh, 22

≪ Previous: Missing woman located, Wynford Heights Crescent and Eglinton Avenue East area, Wafae Derdak, 37

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

Nadir Jaafar, 26, was last seen on Friday, August 7, 2020, in the Dovercourt Road and College Street area.


See previous release.

He was located on Monday, August 31, at 2:30 p.m.

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Missing Man, Keele Street and Finch Avenue West area, Neil Walsh, 22

September 2, 2020, 11:06 am

≫ Next: Arrest Made in Sexual Assault Investigation, Bloor Street West and Lansdowne Avenue area, Oscar Sotelo Mendoza, 37

≪ Previous: Missing Man located, Dovercourt Road and College Street area, Nadir Jaafar, 26

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


Neil Walsh, 22, was last seen on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, in the Keele Street and Finch Avenue West area.

He is described as 5'4", with black hair and beard.

There is no clothing description available at this time.

He may be driving a grey 2008 Toyota CTR with Ontario marker CLCM-540.

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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Arrest Made in Sexual Assault Investigation, Bloor Street West and Lansdowne Avenue area, Oscar Sotelo Mendoza, 37

September 2, 2020, 11:30 am

≫ Next: Public Safety Alert, Keele Street and Bloor Street West, Stolen Medication

≪ Previous: Missing Man, Keele Street and Finch Avenue West area, Neil Walsh, 22

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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:

- the suspect attended a retail location in the Bloor Street West and Lansdowne Avenue area

- he approached a woman in her 30s and put an unknown substance on her clothing

- he then told the victim she had something on her clothing and offered assistance in removing the substance

On Sunday, August 30, 2020, Oscar Sotelo Mendoza, 37, of Toronto was arrested. He is charged with:

1. Sexual Assault
2. Assault
3. Fail To Comply

He was scheduled to appear at court on Monday, August 31, 2020, at Old City Hall, at 10 a.m., in room 101.

The investigation remains ongoing and officers continue to urge anyone who has any information to contact police.


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, 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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Public Safety Alert, Keele Street and Bloor Street West, Stolen Medication

September 2, 2020, 12:31 pm

≫ Next: Missing Woman, Jane Street and Wilson Avenue area, Taryn Keen, 27

≪ Previous: Arrest Made in Sexual Assault Investigation, Bloor Street West and Lansdowne Avenue area, Oscar Sotelo Mendoza, 37

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

On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at 4:15 a.m., a quantity of drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in the Keele Street and Bloor Street West area.

The following drugs were taken:

Tylenol 3
Oxycodone
Diazepam
Methadone
Codeine
Morphine
Suboxone
Tylenol 2

The stolen medication could be harmful or potentially fatal if ingested, especially to children.


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.


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Missing Woman, Jane Street and Wilson Avenue area, Taryn Keen, 27

September 2, 2020, 3:54 pm

≫ Next: Missing boy located, Pharmacy Avenue and Huntingwood Drive area, Andrew Vivian, 15

≪ Previous: Public Safety Alert, Keele Street and Bloor Street West, Stolen Medication

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

Taryn Keen, 27, was last seen Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 3 a.m., in the Jane Street and Wilson Avenue area.

She is described as 5'3" to 5'6", 140 to 160 lbs., medium build, blonde and red hair in a ponytail, with hazel eyes.

She was last seen wearing a grey hooded sweater, black top, black tights, and black slippers.

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.


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Missing boy located, Pharmacy Avenue and Huntingwood Drive area, Andrew Vivian, 15

September 2, 2020, 4:02 pm

≫ Next: Homicide #47/2020, 11 Stilecroft Drive, Toronto

≪ Previous: Missing Woman, Jane Street and Wilson Avenue area, Taryn Keen, 27

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

Andrew Vivian, 15, was last seen on Friday, August 14, 2020, in the Pharmacy Avenue and Huntingwood Drive area.

See previous release.

He was located on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at 8.


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Homicide #47/2020, 11 Stilecroft Drive, Toronto

September 2, 2020, 6:31 pm

≫ Next: Missing woman located, Jane Street and Wilson Avenue area, Taryn Keen, 27

≪ Previous: Missing boy located, Pharmacy Avenue and Huntingwood Drive area, Andrew Vivian, 15

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The Toronto Police Service would like to update the public on a homicide investigation.

On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at 4:57 a.m., officers responded to a shooting at 11 Stilecroft Drive.

It is reported that:

- officers arrived on scene and located a man with a gunshot wound in a vehicle

- paramedics attempted lifesaving measures and transported the man to a hospital

- the man succumbed to his injuries

The deceased has been identified as Joseph Hart, 50, of Toronto.

Homicide investigators are appealing to anyone who knows Joseph Hart, and has been in contact with him over the past week, to contact police.

Anyone who was driving in the area of Stilecroft Drive at 5 a.m., on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, with a dashcam, is also asked to contact police to obtain the video from their car.

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, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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