News Release 
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Public safety alert, Potential sexual offender,
Break−and−enter increase
Broadcast time: 12:42, Thursday, June 28, 2012
22 Division: 416−808−2200
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an increase of break−and−enters in the area bordered by Eglinton Avenue West−The Queensway−Kipling Avenue−Royal York Road area.
It is reported that:
− on Thursday, June 28, 2012, just after 3 a.m., a man removed a mesh screen and entered a home on Fernalroy Boulevard through a living room window
− a 54−year−old woman was in her bedroom and heard the suspect in the home
− she called out to him thinking it was her daughter who was also home at the time
− the suspect pushed open the woman's bedroom door and grabbed the woman by the throat and pushed her onto the bed
− the woman struggled and ran out of the room to call police
− the suspect was seen getting into a waiting vehicle which drove south on Norsman Street
The suspect is described as white, 5'10", 150−169 lbs., , dark brown hair, wearing black pants, grey shirt, and wearing a black face mask.
The vehicle is described as a blue sedan.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416−808−2200, 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.
Constable Wendy Drummond, Corporate Communications, for Detective Bruno Miron, 22 Division
ID: 23874
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We all have the potential to be victims of crime. Each of us can REDUCE THE RISK of our homes/property being victimized by eliminating the opportunity.
Window security
· Most windows can be pinned for security.
· Drill a 3/16" hole on a slight downward slant through the inside window frame and halfway into the outside frame - place a nail/pin in the hole to secure the window
· Sliding glass doors/windows can be lifted out of their tracks with relative ease.
· Install self-tapping screws in the upper track that allow the door/window to slide into place
· Place a piece of wood snugly into the bottom track - this will resist lateral forcingDoor security
· Locks with key holes in the knob are NOT reliable - they can easily be forced
· Doors should be mounted so hinge-bolts are not facing outwards
· Install one-inch deadbolt locks on all exterior doors
· Chain locks are poor security - install a wide angle viewer instead
· Padlocks should be 'heel-and-toe' locking
· If keys are lost or if you move, locks should be changed
Going on vacation
· Inform a neighbour of your departure and return dates
· Where possible, cancel all deliveries
· Arrange to have the lawn cut and walkways cleared
· Use clock timers to activate lights/radios at various intervals
· Have a neighbour pick up newspapers and mail
· Store small valuables in a safe deposit box
· Ensure all entry points are secured, including mail chutes, milk chutes, garage doors and upstairs windows
· DO NOT leave notes indicating you are not at home
Helpful hints
· Keep a record of your valuables
· Identify your property by engraving an identifying mark - proper identification makes it easier for the police to return personal property
· When engraving, hold the engraver straight up NOT on a slant
· The identification should be readily visible without marring the appearance of the item
· Be a good neighbour and report any suspicious activity
If a crime has occurred
· DO NOT enter - the criminal may still be inside
· Use a neighbour's phone and call the police
· DO NOT touch anything or clean up until the police have inspected for evidence
· Note the licence number of any suspicious vehicle
· Note the description of any suspicious person(s)
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