Man Arrested in Retail Robbery Investigation, Carlton Street and Church Street area

Man Arrested in Retail Robbery Investigation,
Carlton Street and Church Street area

Broadcast time: 12:08 PM
Date: Monday, Oct 28, 2024
Unit: Hold-Up
Case #: 24-2231392

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made in a Retail Robbery investigation.

Between Friday, October 11 and Friday, October 25, 2024, police responded to four calls in the Carlton Street and Church Street area.

It is alleged that:

• in four separate incidents, the lone male suspect entered retail stores wearing a mask to disguise his identity
• he produced a handgun and made demands for cash
• in first two incidents, he took a quantity of cash before fleeing the store
• in the third incident, he took a set of AirPods
• in the final incident, he fled the store empty-handed

Uniform officers from 51 Division quickly responded to the last robbery where they located the suspect and took him into custody after a short foot pursuit.

It is further alleged that:

• at the time of the arrest, officers recovered a replica handgun

Jad Tannous, 32, of Toronto, was charged with:

1. four counts of Robbery with Firearm
2. four counts of Disguise with Intent
3. four counts of Use Imitation Firearm During Commission of Indictable Offence

He was scheduled to appear in court for a bail hearing on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, in room 106.

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, police received a call reporting a Robbery that occurred on Friday, October 25, 2024, in the Carlton Street and Sherbourne Street area.

It is alleged that:

• a lone male suspect entered a retail store wearing a mask to disguise his identity
• he produced a handgun and made demands for cash
• he took a quantity of cash before fleeing the store

Members of the Hold Up Squad commenced an investigation and determined the same suspect, Jad Tannous, committed this robbery. Further charges are expected to follow.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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Constable Laura Brabant for Inspector Joseph Matys

Toronto Police Service and partners launch Ontario Retail Safety and Security Guide to Protect Businesses and Communities

Toronto Police Service and partners launch Ontario Retail Safety and Security Guide to Protect Businesses and Communities

Broadcast time: 10:30 AM
Date: Monday, Oct 21, 2024
Unit: Community Partnerships and Engagement Unit

 

In support of Small Business Week (October 20-26), Staff Superintendent Donald Belanger, alongside representatives from the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, the Retail Council of Canada, and Workplace Safety and Prevention Services announced the launch of the Ontario Retail Safety and Security Guide to keep businesses in Toronto and across Ontario safe. 

"This Guide will assist businesses in creating safer spaces for both workers and customers, while also helping to reduce the risk of criminal activity," said Staff Superintendent Belanger. "Crime prevention is a shared responsibility, and I am proud of the collaboration that brought this guide to life. Our members look forward to working with local businesses--big and small--offering this practical tool to aid in crime prevention."

The Guide provides practical guidelines and resources to help businesses:

• Be less vulnerable to crime
• Identify and select an appropriate response to address retail crime
• Outline methods to prevent and address the most common and severe forms of retail crime
• Review techniques to address abusive customers, suspicious individuals, intoxicated individuals, as well as individuals experiencing a mental health crisis
• Provide measures to address or prevent violence in the workplace between customers or customers and staff

The Ontario Retail Safety and Security Guide is available online on the Retail Council of Canada website. 

Quotes:

"The OACP, through our Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee, strongly endorses the official public release of this informative and highly valuable resource document. It is a result of significant, expert-driven collaboration between the retail business, law enforcement, and employee health and safety sectors that has culminated in a tool that elevates public safety outcomes for retail businesses, their employees, and the broader community throughout Ontario."

-  Director Barry Horrobin and Deputy Chief Mark Dapat, Co-Chairs, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, Community Safety & Crime Prevention Committee

"Being proactive and prepared is key to safety and security for the retail sector. This collaborative initiative will help retailers of all sizes advance safety in the workplace with tools and resources that can be quickly put into practice. We are honored to play a role in the development of the Retail Safety & Security Guide.

-  Jody Young, President and CEO, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

"Retail Council of Canada is proud to work with OACP Community Safety & Crime Prevention Committee, Workplace Safety and Prevention Services and Toronto Police to release the Retail Safety and Security Guide. This guide contains valuable information to help businesses of all size across Ontario, plan for the safety & security of their business, employees and customers."

-  Rui Rodrigues, Executive Advisor, Loss Prevention & Risk Management, Retail Council of Canada

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Nadine Ramadan

2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Friday, October 18 to Sunday, October 20, 2024, Road Closures

2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon,
Friday, October 18 to Sunday, October 20, 2024, 
Road Closures

Broadcast time: 12:11 PM
Date: Friday, Oct 18, 2024
Unit: Emergency Management & Public Order
Case #: N/A

 

The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is taking place from Saturday, October 19, to Sunday, October 20, 2024. On Saturday, October 19, a 5 km Run/Walk will take place, followed by a full and half marathon on Sunday, October 20.

To facilitate this event, several road closures will be in effect. 

Road closures for Friday, October 18, 2024, starting at 6 p.m. (pre-event set-up at finish line area)

• Bay Street; from Dundas Street West to Queen Street West
• Hagerman Street; from Elizabeth Street to Bay Street
• Elizabeth Street; from Dundas Street West to Hagerman Street
• Albert Street; from Bay Street to James

The streets are scheduled to re-open on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 8 p.m.

Road closures for Saturday, October 19, 2024, starting at 5 a.m.

• University Avenue; from Dundas Street West to Wellington Street West
• Armoury Street; from Chestnut Street to University Avenue
• Wellington Street West; from University Avenue to Bay Street
• Bay Street; from Queen Street West to Lake Shore Boulevard West
• Lake Shore Boulevard West; from Bay Street to Spadina Avenue

These streets are scheduled to re-open on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 12 p.m.

Road closures for Sunday, October 20, 2024 starting at 5 a.m.

• University Avenue; from Bloor Street West to Wellington Street West
• Bloor Street West; from Bathurst Street to Avenue Road
• Bathurst Street; from Bloor Street West to Lake Shore Boulevard West
• Lake Shore Boulevard West; from Windermere Avenue to Bay Street
• Lake Shore Blvd West; from Bay Street to Spadina Avenue
• Bay Street; from Dundas Street West to Lake Shore Boulevard West
• Wellington Street West; from Bay Street to Front Street East
• Front Street East; from Church Street to Bayview Avenue
• Eastern Avenue; from Front Street East to Carlaw Avenue
• Bayview Avenue from Front Street East to River Street
• Lake Shore Blvd East; from Carlaw Avenue to Queen Street East
• Queen Street East; from Woodbine Avenue to Beech Avenue

These streets are scheduled to re-open on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 4 p.m.

For a detailed list of closures, please click here.

Fred Gardiner Expressway Ramp Closures/Access for Sunday, October 20, 2024, starting at 4 a.m.:

Eastbound:

• Lake Shore Blvd off ramp (west end) - OPEN (EB Lake Shore closed at Windermere until 1:30 p.m)
• Jameson Ave. off ramp - CLOSED (4 a.m.-1:30 p.m.)
• Jameson Ave on ramp - NO ACCESS UNTIL 1:30 p.m.
• British Columbia Dr. on ramp - NO ACCESS FROM Lake Shore UNTIL 1:30 p.m. (access available from Exhibition Place)
• Spadina Ave off ramp - OPEN (Spadina off ramp exit gate will be opened to allow cars to enter on to the EB Lake Shore)
• Rees St on ramp - OPEN
• Bay St on ramp - OPEN 
• Jarvis St on ramp - UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Westbound

• Lake Shore Blvd off ramp (west end) - OPEN
• Lake Shore Blvd on ramp (west end) - OPEN
• South Kingsway off ramp - OPEN
• Jameson Ave on ramp - OPEN (access from SB Jameson only until 1:30 p.m)
• Dunn Ave off ramp - OPEN
• Spadina Ave on ramp - Access to FGX OPEN, Lake Shore CLOSED (4 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
• Spadina Ave off ramp - Access to Spadina Ave OPEN, Lake Shore OPEN
• York St on ramp - OPEN, access from north of Lake Shore up until 1:30 p.m.
• Yonge St/Bay St off Ramp - CLOSED (6 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.)
• Jarvis St off ramp - OPEN 
• Jarvis St on ramp - OPEN
• Lake Shore Blvd (east end) - OPEN

For more information on this event, please visit: https://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com

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Constable Ashley Visser for Constable Francis Yung