Police would like to thank the public for their assistance identifying a man wanted in three violent robberies.
On Monday, May 5, 2014, at approximately 5 p.m., a visually impaired man, 63, was walking through a part of Bridletowne Circle, in the Warden Avenue and Finch Avenue East area.
See previous release.
On Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 7:05 p.m., a woman, 33, was walking home from Bridletowne Mall, across 3131 Bridletowne Circle, with her young child.
It is alleged that:
- she was followed out of the mall by a man
- the man grabbed a gold chain from around her neck
- he fled the scene, running away
- a witness came to the aid of the woman and her child
On Sunday, May 11, 2014, at 3:06 p.m., a woman, 50, was crossing the intersection of Finch Avenue East and Middlefield Road.
It is alleged that:
- she was approached from behind by an unknown man
- the man grabbed a gold chain from around her neck and fled through a nearby park
- she gave chase and was able to take a picture of the man as he got into a car
- a passerby came to the aid of the woman
It is further alleged that:
- the man described in all of these incidents was identified through security camera video as Deshayne Newman, 19, of Toronto
- on Sunday, May 11, 2014, he was arrested for these robberies
- a search warrant was executed on his home and evidence relating to the robberies was recovered.
He has been charged with:
1) Robbery (three counts)
2) Fail to Comply with Probation (three counts)
On Monday, May 12, 2014, he made a court appearance in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East.
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, 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.
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On Monday, May 5, 2014, at approximately 5 p.m., a visually impaired man, 63, was walking through a part of Bridletowne Circle, in the Warden Avenue and Finch Avenue East area.
See previous release.
On Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 7:05 p.m., a woman, 33, was walking home from Bridletowne Mall, across 3131 Bridletowne Circle, with her young child.
It is alleged that:
- she was followed out of the mall by a man
- the man grabbed a gold chain from around her neck
- he fled the scene, running away
- a witness came to the aid of the woman and her child
On Sunday, May 11, 2014, at 3:06 p.m., a woman, 50, was crossing the intersection of Finch Avenue East and Middlefield Road.
It is alleged that:
- she was approached from behind by an unknown man
- the man grabbed a gold chain from around her neck and fled through a nearby park
- she gave chase and was able to take a picture of the man as he got into a car
- a passerby came to the aid of the woman
It is further alleged that:
- the man described in all of these incidents was identified through security camera video as Deshayne Newman, 19, of Toronto
- on Sunday, May 11, 2014, he was arrested for these robberies
- a search warrant was executed on his home and evidence relating to the robberies was recovered.
He has been charged with:
1) Robbery (three counts)
2) Fail to Comply with Probation (three counts)
On Monday, May 12, 2014, he made a court appearance in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East.
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, 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.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.