For Latest Daily Crime Report (Toronto Police Services), click HERE
(Report is at the bottom of this page)
Teenage boy assaulted by phony utility worker
CTV.ca - February 3
Toronto police are hunting for a sexual predator Friday after a
teenage boy was assaulted by a man posing as a utility worker.
Police said the suspect was going door-to-door in the Arleta Avenue
and Sheppard Avenue West area of North York Thursday night.
While at one of the homes, he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old boy.
The man then fled the scene.
The suspect is described as Asian, 30 to 40 years old five foot, six
inches tall with a medium build. He has short, black graying hair
and metal framed glasses.
He was wearing a navy blue or black zippered jacket and carrying a
black zippered binder.
Ontario child porn bust snares 60
CBC.ca - February 2
Police in Ontario are expected to release details Thursday morning
of what could be the largest child pornography bust ever in Canada.
According to Ontario Provincial Police spokesman Sgt. Pierre
Chamberlain, police will release "results of a provincial-wide sweep
of child sex offenders that occurred over the last couple of days in
the province of Ontario."
Police have scheduled a 10 a.m. news conference in Vaughan that will
include participants from more than 20 police departments across the
country.
"We'll be drawing attention to the serious blight that is child
pornography," Chamberlain told CBC News.
Police said they have taken more than 50 people into custody after
raids across Ontario on Wednesday. Those arrested were not part of
an organized child porn ring, police said.
Members of the provincial strategy to protect children from sexual
abuse and exploitation on the internet have laid more than 200
charges while the investigation continues.
Murdered woman found in carpet roll in the Junction
CTV.ca - February 1
Homicide detectives have taken over an investigation after the body
of a woman wrapped in a rug was found in Toronto's Junction area
Wednesday afternoon.
Police said the woman was found wrapped in a carpet in a laneway
behind 583 Clendenan Ave. in the Keele Street and Runnymede Road
area.
A neighborhood resident discovered the body while walking her dog in
the laneway. The body was found inside a carpet that was rolled
together, held together with duct tape and pushed up against a
garage door.
Police confirmed the woman's body showed signs of trauma and believe
she may have been dumped there in the past 24 hours.
The victim's age was not immediately available. It is Toronto's
seventh homicide of 2012.
Earlier on Wednesday police warned residents in the area that a
suspect was wanted after at least two sex workers were assaulted by
a man posing as an undercover police officer.
Four men face over 100 charges in theft investigation
CP24.com - February 1
Toronto
police have arrested four men in connection with thefts from more
than 35 vehicles in underground parking garages.
Police allege that on Jan 26., the four accused men vandalized and
stole items from 20 cars parked in an underground garage at 1
Deauville Ln.
On Jan. 28, police allege the same four men vandalized and stole
items from 17 additional vehicles at an underground garage at 5
Dufresne Ct.
Both garages are located in the Don Mills Road and St. Dennis Drive
area.
On Saturday, police executed search warrants on homes and vehicles,
seizing a large amount of stolen property.
Due to the ongoing investigation, police will not be releasing the
names of the accused.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5400
or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
Police warn public of potential sex offender
CP24.com - February 1
Toronto
police are alerting the public of a potential sex offender following
an incident in a northwest Toronto neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Police responded to a call in the Sheppard Avenue West and Buckland
Road area shortly after 10 a.m.
It is reported that a 10-year-old girl was walking on Buckland
Avenue when a man in a silver sport utility vehicle called her over.
The girl refused to approach the vehicle. The man then offered her
candy.
The child was able to run away from the vehicle without further
interaction.
The suspect is described as an Asian male, in his mid-to-late 30s,
with a moustache and a medium build.
He was last seen wearing a dark grey hat and a grey jacket.
He was driving a silver SUV with tinted windows.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100
or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
Shots fired at 2 homes on same Scarborough street
CTV.ca - January 30
Police
are investigating after shots were fired at a Scarborough home on
Saturday night, one day after shots were fired at a different home
on the same street.
The first shooting happened at about 6:30 p.m. on Friday evening at
Wickson Trail, near Neilson Road and Sheppard Avenue East.
Toronto police said multiple shots were fired but no injuries have
been reported.
The next night, a gun was fired at a nearby house on the same
street.
No suspects have been identified and police told CTV Toronto that
they aren't connecting the two incidents as of yet.
Still it has shaken the residents of the homes.
"I'm very, very scared. I have my children inside. I have my
grandchildren inside. People are shooting up on the street. It is
not right. It's not fair," the owner of one home who did not want to
be identified told CP24.
A number of members of the Amber family were sitting in the living
of their home Saturday night when a bullet hit the window. The home
was also hit in Friday's shooting.
"Are they looking for someone and are they going to continue as long
as they don't get someone or does someone have to die before this
comes to a stop?" Ruth Amber, whose home was hit Saturday night,
told CTV Toronto.
The shots were fired a few streets away from the plaza where a
popular local barber was gunned down last Tuesday.
Chris Thompson, a 35-year-old father of two, was fatally shot while
cutting a customer's hair at the Cut Creators barber shop at 31
Tapscott Road.
Police said there is no reason to believe the incidents are
connected.
"We don't currently have any suspects, but it is being looked at,"
said Staff Sgt. Gary Keys. "We are looking at recovering video from
the area to see if we can find any vehicles or any people coming or
going."
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Robbery (Swarming) - 41 Division
A 15 year old male reports that on January 29, 2012 at approximately 1615
hours, he was walking in the area of Wainfleet Road and Trembley Crescent,
when three male suspects approached from behind. The suspects made a demand
for his cellular phone and he complied. One of the suspects indicated he was
armed, although no weapon was seen. All of the suspects fled the scene
towards an awaiting blue Toyota minivan driven by an unknown suspect
travelling towards Midland Avenue. No injuries were sustained by the victim.
Police are requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the
following described persons in connection with this offence. Description of
Suspect #1: Male, 17-19 years, 510-511, 161-169 pounds, thin build,
black hair, brown eyes. Suspect #2: Male, 17-19 years, 59, 150 pounds,
thin build, brown eyes, black hair. Suspect #3: Male, black, 17 years,
medium build, brown eyes.
7714/86345/00:36
Theft Over - 43 Division
Peoples Jewellers, 300 Borough Drive, reports that on January 29, 2012 at
approximately 1230 hours, a diamond ring was removed from the above. Police
are requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the following
described persons in connection with this offence. Description of Suspect
#1: Male, black, 25-30 years, 511-62, heavy build. Suspect #2: Male,
black, 25-30 years, 161-189 pounds, medium build.
9998/86345/01:09
Robbery (Swarming) - 41 Division
A 29 year old male reports that on January 29, 2012 at approximately 0245
hours, he was in a washroom located in an establishment located in the No.
41 Division area, when he was confronted by a group of male suspects. Four
male suspects grabbed the victim from behind while one of the suspects
removed a chain from around his neck. All of the suspects fled the scene in
an unknown direction. No injuries were sustained by the victim. Police are
requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the following
described persons in connection with this offence. Description of Suspect
#1: Male, 23-25 years, 56, medium build, black braided hair. Suspect #2:
Male, black, light complexion, 23-25 years, 510, 161 pounds, medium build,
short black braided hair. Suspect #3: Male, black, 23-25 years, 59, 169
pounds, short black braided hair. Suspect #4: Male, black, 25-26 years,
61-62, 189-200 pounds, thin build, short black hair. Suspect #5: Male,
black, 24-25 years, 511-60, 169 pounds, medium build. Suspect #6: Male,
23-24 years, 511-60, 169-180 pounds, long black braided hair, scar on
forehead.
10523/86345/01:20
Robbery (Business) - 55 Division
A 72 year old male owner of Dons Milk, 129 Munro Street, reports that on
January 29, 2012 at approximately 1957 hours, three male suspects wearing
disguises entered the premises. Two of the suspects proceeded behind the
counter and a struggle ensued. The suspects removed a quantity of cash from
the cash till. The suspects fled the scene in an easterly direction through
a laneway. No injuries were sustained by the victim. Police are requesting
the assistance of the public in identifying the following described persons
in connection with this offence. Description of Suspect #1: Male, black,
20-25 years, 56-59, 145-161 pounds, medium build. Suspect #2: Male,
black, 20-25 years, 57-58, 145-161 pounds, medium build. Suspect #3:
Male, black, 20-25 years, 57-59, 145-161 pounds, medium build.
10518/86345/01:41
Robbery (Purse Snatch) - 55 Division
A 29 year old female reports that on January 17, 2012 at approximately 2230
hours, she was walking in the area of Coxwell Avenue and Gerrard Street
East, when a male suspect approached from behind. The suspect grabbed the
victims purse from her person and fled the scene on Hiawatha Road. No
injuries were sustained by the victim. Police are requesting the assistance
of the public in identifying the following described person in connection
with this offence. Description of Suspect: Male, black, 30-40 years,
58-510, 150-180 pounds, medium build.
5426/86345/06:06
Robbery (Swarming) - 51 Division
A 25 year old male reports that on January 30, 2012 at approximately 0140
hours, he was in the area of Parliament Street and Gerrard St. E. when he
was approached from behind by three male suspects. The suspects pushed the
victim to the ground, punched him about the head and removed his cellular
phone, jacket and wallet containing a quantity of cash and identification
from his person. All suspects then fled the scene in an unknown direction.
The victim sustained minor injuries and will seek his own medical attention.
Police are requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the
following described persons in connection with this offence. Description of
Suspect #1: Male, white, 25 years, 510, 134-141pounds, thin build, brown
eyes. Suspects #2-3: Male. NO FURTHER DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE.
10452/82010/06:49
Robbery (Purse Snatch) - 32 Division
A 34 year old female reports that on January 28, 2012 at approximately 2140
hours, she was in the area of Bathurst street and Woburn Avenue when she was
approached by two male suspects. The suspects made a demand for the victims
property and a struggle ensued. One of the suspects removed the victims
cellular phone, a bag containing electronic equipment and cash from her
person. Both suspects then fled the scene northbound on Bathurst. No
injuries were sustained by the victim. Police are requesting the assistance
of the public in identifying the following described persons in connection
with this offence. Description of Suspect #1-2: Male, white, 21-22 years,
59-511, 132-154 pounds, medium build.
10329/82010/11:03
Theft Over - 52 Division
Mini Tootu, 123 Queen Street, Toronto, reports that between 0001 hours on
October 15, 2011 and
2359 hours on January 27, 2012 entry was gained into the storage unit by
forcing a door. Removed was a quantity of assorted clothing.
8892/82010/13:23
Break & Enter (Business) - 42 Division
Durapaint Industries, 247 Finchdene Square, reports that between 1430 hours
on January 29, 2012, and 0715 hours on January 30, 2012, entry was gained
into the premises by forcing a fence. Removed was a quantity metal
components and equipment.
10180/88379/19:08
Robbery (Swarming) - 22 Division
A 17 year old male reports that on January 30, 2012, at approximately 1258
hours, he was in the area of Martin Grove Road and Eglinton Avenue West when
he was approached from behind by four unknown males, one armed with a
handgun. One of the males engaged the victim in conversation before making a
demand for his property. The armed suspect proceeded to reveal to the victim
the handle of the gun located in his jacket pocket. The suspects removed the
victims headphones and cash from his person. The suspects then fled the
scene in an unknown direction. No injuries were sustained by the victim.
Police are requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the
following described persons in connection with this offence. Description of
Suspect #1: Male, black, 16 to 17 years, 510 to 511, 130 to 141 pounds,
thin build. Suspect #2: Male, black, 16 to 17 years, 6, medium build, short
black hair. Suspect #3: Male, black, 15 to 16 years, 5 to 52, thin build.
Suspect #4: Male, black, 16 to 17 years.
7318/88379/19:32
Previous Occurrence Reports HERE
CRIME PAGE VISITORS: Toronto Crime Stoppers 416-222-TIPS www.222tips.com
Canada Misc. Law Enforcement and Institutions Contacts
|
Contact Us:
Phone: 416-699-1335
300 Coxwell Avenue
PO Box 3037
Toronto, Ontario
M4L 2A0 Canada
