Man impersonating Toronto Fire Services member

Toronto Police Service News Release

Police request public's assistance with Fraud/Theft investigation, Man impersonating Toronto Fire Services member, Update, Security camera image now available

Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 8:32 AM
14 Division: 416-808-1400

Police are seeking the public's assistance identifying a man responsible for a number of thefts from employees and customers of local businesses.

He identifies himself as a member of Toronto Fire Services, or an official from an insurance company, checking on the status of the fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and sprinkler systems. Once permitted entry into restricted areas, he is reported to have stolen personal property of staff members and customers.

See previous release.

Police now have a security camera image of the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online atwww.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.


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Constable David Hopkinson, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Ewa Sokolowska, 14 Division