Thursday, December 05, 2013

Break-and-Enter investigation, Person of Interest to be identified, Security camera image released

Toronto Police Service
News Release

Break-and-Enter investigation, Person of Interest to be identified, Security camera image released

Thursday, December 5, 2013 - 3:40 PM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a person-of-interest in a string of commercial break-and-enters in the Carlton Street and Parliament Streetarea.

It is reported that:

- between November 2, 2013 and November 5, 2013, a man used force to enter into several

Security camera
image of person-of-interest
commercial properties

- the entries took place overnight, while unoccupied

- damage to the properties and personal property has occurred, totaling a substantial sum of money

The man is described as white, 5'9" - 6', thin-to-medium build, short dark hair with a widow's peak. He was wearing a dark jacket, dark pants and white shoes.

A security camera image of a man to be identified has been released.

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. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

General tips for property security:

- ensure sure all doors, windows, skylights are secured, paying attention to any entrances in alleys

- when the building is going to be left vacant for a period of time, make it look like it is occupied by utilizing timers on interior lights

- trim or remove shrubbery and other landscaping that block the view of the building from the street

- be mindful of strangers and report suspicious actions around businesses, and other structures

- have neighbours watch over your property while your away

- be aware of any landscaping items that may be used to smash windows and/or doors

- be active in local Neighbourhood and Business Watch programs

- have cameras and alarm systems installed and ensure they are in good working order

Constable Wendy Drummond, Corporate Communications, for Detective Earle Davies, 51 Division

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