Public Safety Alert, Scam targeting Chinese international students

Public Safety Alert,
Scam targeting Chinese international students

Broadcast time: 16:05
Date: Thursday, August 26, 2021
Unit: 43 Division
Phone: 416-808-4300
Case #: N/A 

The Toronto Police Service would like to advise the public of a scam targeting Chinese international students.

It is reported that:
- unknown individuals are contacting Chinese international students studying in Toronto
- the unknown individuals are claiming to be with the authorities in China
- the scammers call the students and inform them they are under investigation in China for various types of offences
- the students are told to send money via wire transfers, usually to China or Hong Kong, in order to resolve the matter
- the students are told not to tell anyone about this

Police would like to remind the public to be vigilant and never transfer money to unknown accounts.

If anyone receives these types of calls, please contact police immediately to report it. If anyone believes they have been a victim of this scam, or a similar scam, they are urged to also report it to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2222, 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 or Google Play.

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Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable David Clark, 43 Division

Public Safety Alert, Scam Targeting Seniors, City of Toronto

 

Public Safety Alert,
Scam Targeting Seniors,
City of Toronto

Broadcast time: 16:40
Date: Thursday, August 26, 2021
Unit: 55 Division
Phone: 416-808-5500
Case #: 2021-1617151 

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a phone scam targeting seniors.

On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at approximately 10:57 a.m., officers responded to a call for a fraud in the Lee Avenue and Queen Street East area.

It is reported that:

- a 78-year-old woman was called on the phone
- the caller identified himself as a family member
- they indicated they had been arrested and needed money for bail
- a courier was sent to collect the money

There have been several similar incidents reported to police over the past six months. In some instances the suspects have scammed people out of large sums of money.

The Toronto Police Service does not collect money from individuals for bail. Bail security deposits are arranged through the courts.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500, 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 or Google Play.

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Constable David Hopkinson, Corporate Communications, for Detective Darcy Hind, 55 Division

Missing man, Gerrard Street East and Jarvis Street area, Gashawbeza Kefene, 37

Missing man,
Gerrard Street East and Jarvis Street area,
Gashawbeza Kefene, 37

Broadcast time: 18:04
Date: Friday, August 27, 2021
Unit: 14 Division
Phone: 416-808-1400
Case #: 2021-1632453

The Toronto Police Service requests the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Gashawbeza Kefene, 37, was last seen on Thursday, August 27, 2021, in the Gerrard Street East and Jarvis Street area.

He is described as 5’9", unshaven, with a medium build. He was last seen wearing a white track suit.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, 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 or Google Play.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Alex Li, Corporate Communications, for Detective Nabih Mansour, 14 Division

Federal Inmate Wanted, Gonffa Krow, 27, Photo Released

Federal Inmate Wanted,
Gonffa Krow, 27,
Photo Released

Broadcast time: 12:40
Date: Friday, August 27, 2021
Unit: Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad
Phone: 416-808-8500
Case #: N/A

The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breach of statutory release.

Gonffa Krow, 27, is described as 5'7", 154 lbs., black hair, with brown eyes.

He is currently serving a four-year and eleven-month sentence for manslaughter.

He is known to frequent the Toronto area.

Anyone having contact with this offender or information in regards to their whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE) or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online 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 or Google Play.

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Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Sergeant Steve Sermet, Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad

Man wanted in an attempt murder investigation, Kyle Arsenault, 31, Image released

 

Man wanted in an attempt murder investigation,
Kyle Arsenault, 31,
Image released

Broadcast time: 09:45
Date: Sunday, August 15, 2021
Unit: 51 Division
Phone: 416-808-5100
Case #: 2021-1514662

 

The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance locating a man wanted in an attempt murder investigation.

On Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at approximately 9:20 p.m., police responded to a call for a stabbing in the Sherbourne Street and Carlton Street area.

It is alleged that:
- two men became involved in a verbal dispute
- the dispute escalated into a physical altercation
- one man produced a knife and stabbed the victim

- the victim was transported to hospital with a stab wound to the stomach

An investigation commenced, and a suspect has been identified.

Kyle Arsenault, 31, of Toronto, is wanted for:

1. Attempt Murder
2. Aggravated Assault
3. Assault with a Weapon

He is described as 5'10", with a slim build, dark hair and has multiple tattoos.

His image 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, 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 or Google Play.

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Constable Laura Brabant, Corporate Communications, for Detective Thomas Comeau, 51 Division

Shooting Investigation, Dundas Street East and Mutual Street, Suspect to be identified, Image released

Shooting Investigation,
Dundas Street East and Mutual Street,
Suspect to be identified,
Image released

Broadcast time: 07:45
Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Unit: Organized Crime Enforcement
Phone: 416-808-2510
Case #: 2021-1292566

 

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in a shooting investigation.

On Saturday, July 10, 2021, at approximately 1:40 a.m., police responded to a call for a shooting in the area of Dundas Street East and Mutual Street.

It is reported that:

- a white Infiniti sedan, with occupants inside, was parked on Dundas Street East, just west of Mutual Street

- a man walked west on Dundas Street East to Mutual Street and discharged a firearm at the white Infiniti

- the shooter fled southbound on Mutual Street in a dark coloured sedan

- there were no injuries as a result of the shooting

- prior to the shooting, a suspect entered a convenience store in the area

Investigators are asking for the public's assistance identifying the suspect. An image has been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2510, 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 or Google Play.


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Constable Laura Brabant, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Stevan Tanouye, Centralized Shooting Response Team