The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of recent street robberies in the area of Don Mills Road to Leslie Street and Sheppard Avenue East to Finch Avenue East, which appear to be targeting people sitting in or entering parked vehicles.
It is reported that:
- the man approaches the victims while they are sitting in/entering their parked vehicle
- the man surprises the victims from behind, while holding a black handgun
- the man then demands their property.
The man is described as black, 30-40, 5'6" to 5'10", with a skinny-to-medium build and wears dark clothing.
The Toronto Police Service wants to remind people to be aware of their surroundings.
Personal Safety Tips.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3300, 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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It is reported that:
- the man approaches the victims while they are sitting in/entering their parked vehicle
- the man surprises the victims from behind, while holding a black handgun
- the man then demands their property.
The man is described as black, 30-40, 5'6" to 5'10", with a skinny-to-medium build and wears dark clothing.
The Toronto Police Service wants to remind people to be aware of their surroundings.
Personal Safety Tips.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3300, 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.