The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a knife found in a children's playground.
On Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at approximately 8:30 a.m., police responded to a suspicious incident radio call in the Danforth Avenue and Broadview Avenue area.
It is reported that:
- a knife was located in a children’s play area
- those using the facilities could have been harmed by the knife
- officers attended and removed the knife
While this is believed to be an isolated incident, we would encourage all parents and care givers to check playground areas and pay special attention to play structures including swings, slides, and climbing equipment before they are used.
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.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
On Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at approximately 8:30 a.m., police responded to a suspicious incident radio call in the Danforth Avenue and Broadview Avenue area.
It is reported that:
- a knife was located in a children’s play area
- those using the facilities could have been harmed by the knife
- officers attended and removed the knife
While this is believed to be an isolated incident, we would encourage all parents and care givers to check playground areas and pay special attention to play structures including swings, slides, and climbing equipment before they are used.
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.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
