Thursday, October 25, 2018

Assistance sought identifying man wanted in a bank robbery investigation, Security photographs released


Assistance sought identifying man wanted in a bank robbery investigation, Security photographs released

Thursday, October 25, 2018 - 3:25 PM
Hold Up:  416-808-7350

The Toronto Police Hold Up Squad is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man wanted in a bank robbery investigation.

It is alleged that;

- on Monday, October 15, 2018, at 12:45 p.m., a man walked into a bank branch in the Yonge Street and Wellesley Street area

- the man approached a teller and with his left hand he held up a hold up note

- the note made a demand for a specific quantity of money and stated he had a weapon

- the man retrieved a quantity of money and fled

The man is described as between 35 to 38 years old, approximately 5'8"-5'9", 170 lbs, medium build, wavy red shoulder length hair, beard and moustache. He was wearing a bright red puffy winter jacket and blue jeans.

To view video click here.



Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Constable Christine Warner, Hold Up Squad



Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Dundas and Sherbourne Area Safety Survey

Do you live, work &/or visit the Dundas & Sherbourne area? R U a service provider? Please complete our safety survey & encourage your neighbours, co-workers & clients 2 complete the survey - its anonymous.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Dundas_and_Sherbourne_Area_Safety_Survey


Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at 1 p.m., Cyber Security Awareness Month, #Fraudchat


Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at 1 p.m., Cyber Security Awareness Month, #Fraudchat

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - 8:00 AM
Financial Crimes: 416-808-7300

Canadians are among the highest users of internet-enabled computer technology. A priority of the Toronto Police Service – Financial Crimes Unit is to make the public aware of issues of security and safety and help Canadians stay safe from cyber threats.

#Fraudchat is running a five-week series during Cyber Security Awareness Month with our special guest the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. These chats will cover the following topics:

Week 2, October 10: Buy Secure
Week 3, October 17: Our Data is Valuable
Week 4, October 24: Our Critical Eye and the Internet
Week 5, October 31: Our Future in Cyber Security

To follow #Fraudchat, members of the public simply need to log on to Twitter from 1 p.m., to 2 p.m., EST, and follow the #Fraudchat hashtag. An application such as “Tweetdeck,” which allows users to separately view tweets containing this hashtag, is also helpful in following the chat.

About #Fraudchat

#Fraudchat is an online program that seeks to educate and exchange ideas with the public about financial crimes and fraud. The moderators for this program are Gail Regan @ReganFCU, and Diane Kelly @DKellyFCU of the Financial Crimes Unit, along with Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre @Canantifraud.

For more information about #Fraudchat, please contact the Financial Crimes Unit at 416-808-7300.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Gary Long, Corporate Communications, for Detective Gail Regan, Financial Crimes


Saturday, October 06, 2018

Thanksgiving Holiday On-Street Parking Enforcement


Thanksgiving Holiday On-Street Parking Enforcement

Saturday, October 6, 2018 - 12:00 PM
Parking Enforcement:  416-808-1600

The Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement Unit will not be enforcing the following on-street parking bylaws during the Thanksgiving public holiday on Monday, October 8, 2018:

• Pay-and-Display/Metered Areas
• Rush-Hour Routes
• Posted signs indicating Monday to Friday regulations

All other areas and parking offences will continue to be enforced.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable David Hopkinson, Corporate Communications, for Brian Moniz, Operations Supervisor, Parking Enforcement Unit


Wednesday, October 03, 2018

Public safety alert, Break and enters reported in and around the Agincourt area


Public safety alert, Break and enters reported in and around the Agincourt area

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 2:45 PM
42 Division:  416-808-4200

The Toronto Police Service would like to warn the public about an increase in break and enters occurring in and around the Agincourt area, located in the northeast corner of the city.

It is reported that:

- residential homes are being broken into during daytime hours while the occupants are away at work

- entry into the home is gained by breaking a window or forcing open the front door

- the suspects ring the doorbell to determine whether or not there is someone in the home at the time

- if someone answers the door, the suspects create an excuse for ringing the doorbell, in some instances they have been known to offer yard work

Toronto Police urge members of the community to remain vigilant, to be aware of strangers in their neighbourhood, and to be cautious when people approach their doors and offer to do unsolicited work. Members of the community are advised to call police if they are concerned by suspicious or unknown people in their neighbourhood.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Allyson Douglas-Cook, Corporate Communications, for Detective Sergeant Jim Gotell, 42 Division Criminal Investigations