Public Safety Alert

In 53 Division but it can be anywhere!  Always Be Vigilant! Toronto Police Service News Release

Public Safety Alert, Police request assistance with break-and-enter investigation

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 1:44 PM
53 Division:  416-808-5300

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a series of night-time residential break-and-enters in midtown Toronto.

It is reported that:- since the beginning of May, there has been an increase in break-and-enters and attempted break-and-enters into a number of homes while residents were asleep
- the suspects entered through the basement and main-floor windows
- the suspects are targeting cash, wallets/purses and electronic devices, such as iPads.

Police would like to remind the public to be particularly vigilant, including:- reporting any suspicious behavior to police, especially people looking in parked cars or lurking around houses at night
- ensuring home alarm systems are activated at all times, even while at home
- ensuring their homes and vehicles remain locked at all times
- deterring culprit(s) by leaving their outside light on

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300, 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.

Constable Tony Vella, Corporate Communications, for Detective Matt Mungal, 53 Division