Public Safety Alert: Church Street/Wellesley Street East

Toronto Police Service News Release

Public Safety Alert, Police request assistance with robbery investigation
Broadcast time: 11:59 Friday, July 13, 2012
51 Division:416−808−5100

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a robbery investigation.
It is reported that:

− between June 2012 and July 2012, police responded to several calls in the broad area of Church Street/Wellesley Street East
− in most cases, the victims were alone and had recently left nearby bars or restaurants
− the suspects would approach their victims and forcibly take money or a cellphone, assaulting the victim without warning, or making a demand immediately prior to this occurring
− in some cases, the suspects would indicate that they had a weapon
− some of the victims sustained minor injuries

Members of the community and visitors to this area are reminded to be aware of their surroundings and take personal safety precautions, particularly when travelling alone on foot.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416−808−5100, 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.

Constable Tony Vella, Corporate Communications, for Detective Sergeant Michael Richmond, 51 Division

Source:  http://goo.gl/rnvWZ