Man arrested in break and enter investigation, The Esplanade and George Street South area

Man arrested in break and enter investigation,
The Esplanade and George Street South area

Broadcast time: 05:09 PM
Date: Tuesday , May 10, 2022
Unit: 51 Division
Phone: 4168085100
Case #: 2022-857961 

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in a break-and-enter investigation.

It is alleged:

• on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 5 a.m., a man was in the Front Street East and Sherborune Street area
• a man had a rock in hand and was attempting to smash the front window of a business
• he was unsuccessful and left the area

It is further alleged that:

• on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at 4:20 a.m., the same man was at the same business
• he had a rock in his hand and broke the front door
• he entered the business and stole alcohol

Officers were on patrol later that evening and investigated a man.

Ian Cochran, 63, of no fixed address, was arrested at 11:14 p.m. in The Esplanade and George Street South area. He was charged with:

1. Break and Enter with Intent
2. Break and Enter Commit
3. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

He appeared in court virtually at College Park Courts on Monday, May 9, 2022, 10 a.m., room C507.

Investigators would like to speak to anyone who may have any further information pertaining to break and enters or suspicious incidents occurring in area. Patrols have increased in the area.

Suggestions to reduce risks of Break and Enters:

• Don’t leave the money till with cash inside. Instead, leave it empty and open. You may also want to move it to be visible to the front door/window
• Remove Point of Sale systems and tablets out of sight and keep them locked in a secure room or drawer

Kevin Masterman for Det. Abdullah Nuri