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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a wanted man.

Dayne Phillips, 27, of Toronto, is wanted in relation to a Possession of Firearm investigation.

It is alleged that:

- a man was investigated in a motor vehicle

- a search warrant on the vehicle located a loaded firearm concealed within a hidden compartment in the vehicle.

Dayne Phillips, 27, of Toronto is wanted for:

1) Unauthorized possession of a firearm
2) Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
3) Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
4) Possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition
5) Careless storage of a firearm
6) Unauthorized presence of a prohibited device in a motor vehicle
7) Careless Storage Ammunition
8) Unauthorized possession of a prohibited device
9) Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order
10) Possession of ammunition contrary to prohibition order

He is described as black, 5'9", 145 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.

A photograph has been released.

He is to be considered armed and dangerous.


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, 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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