Police request assistance with Theft Under $5,000 investigation, Church Street and Shuter Street area, Images of suspect released

Police request assistance with Theft Under $5,000 investigation, Church Street and Shuter Street area, Images of suspect released

Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 5:45 PM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance with identifying a man involved in a Theft Under $5,000 investigation, in the Church Street and Shuter Street area.

It is reported that:

- on Sunday, December 11, 2016, at approximately 12 p.m., a man entered St. Michael's Cathedral, during Sunday Mass and sat in a pew

- during communion, the unidentified man stole a 79-year-old man's briefcase

- the briefcase contained a quantity of cash and personal belongings

The man is described as 20-30 years old, 5'10", 150 lbs., light complexion, a shaved head with noticeable patches of dry skin or alopecia. At the time of the offence he was wearing a red winter parka with a fur-lined hood, light-coloured high-cuffed pants, and dark shoes with light-coloured soles.

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, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Matthew Scarlino, 51 Division

Security camera image of man wanted in Theft Under $5,000 investigation

Security camera image of man wanted in Theft Under $5,000 investigation