Sexual Assault Alert, Maitland Street/Church Street area, Man wanted

Sexual Assault Alert, Maitland Street/Church Street area, Man wanted

Sunday, March 6, 2016 - 9:56 AM
51 Division:  416-808-7474

The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance with an ongoing Sexual Assault investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Saturday, March 5, 2016, between midnight and 3 a.m., a woman was in the Maitland Street/Church Street area

- she walked into a laneway and was sexually assaulted by a man

- two other males stood by and watched the sexual assault take place

The man is described as brown, approximately 25, 5’9”, with an thin build, and short, dark hair.

The males are described only as brown.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, 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. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault, please visit our Sex Crimes website.

Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Victor Kwong, Corporate Communications, for Detective Keri Fernandes, Sex Crimes

Public Safety Alert, Canada Revenue Agency scam

Public Safety Alert, Canada Revenue Agency scam

Thursday, March 3, 2016 - 3:06 PM
Financial Crimes:  416-808-7300

Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes is reminding the public of the continuing "CRA Scam." Victims are being contacted via phone or e-mail by persons claiming to be Canada Revenue Agency employees. The victims are being advised they owe money to the Canada Revenue Agency, and payment is demanded. Immediate arrest is threatened if the demand is not made.

Victims often believe the calls are authentic, based in part, on call-display information suggesting the caller is calling from a police phone number, or number associated to a government agency.

Police would like to remind members of the public of the following:- phone numbers visible on call display are easily "spoofed" and can never be relied upon to be authentic
- Canada Revenue Agency employees are not peace officers, and have no authority to arrest or to obtain arrest warrants
- police never collect payment on behalf of the Canada Revenue Agency
- Canada Revenue Agency employees will never show up at your door to collect or demand payment
- Canada Revenue Agency employees will not demand payment to be made via money transfer services such as Western Union, MoneyGram, or others. Canada Revenue Agency will not demand taxpayers attend any store to purchase prepaid credit cards as a method of payment.

In order to determine if you have any outstanding matters with the Canada Revenue Agency, please visit the following website:

www.cra-arc.gc.ca

People who have suffered financial losses through the CRA scam are urged to report the matter to their local police service. People who have been only been contacted by "CRA scammers" are urged to report the matter to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center at # 1-888-495-8501, or online at www.antifraudcentre.ca.

Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Detective Sergeant Ian Nichol, Financial Crimes

New feature on Toronto Police Service website, Calls For Service Portal

New feature on Toronto Police Service website, Calls For Service Portal

Thursday, March 3, 2016 - 1:16 PM
Corporate Communications:  416-808-7100

In an effort to better inform the public, the Service is expanding access to police data.

The newest addition, released today, the Calls For Service portal, allows the public to see where police have responded.

The map, updated every few minutes, shows the approximate location (nearest streets or intersections), event type (such as a hazard or robbery), and the time officers were on scene. The map will not disclose events such as medical calls, sexual assaults, suicides or domestic disputes, to protect the privacy of those involved.

Chief Mark Saunders said the portal will help engage the public. “This another way to help inform the media and public of the work that we do. We are trying to achieve a balance between informing the community of public safety issues and protecting privacy."

Media Relations Officers supplement the information through the @TPSOperations Twitter account and are available, as a resource for the media, from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. every day.

TPS Community Safety Command Deputy Chief Mike Federico said the public plays a key role in the safety of Toronto. “An informed public can help the police prevent and solve crime,” Federico said, noting that police officers always rely on the trust and cooperation of the public to do their work.

The public can also access the Maps & Data web portal that provides a weekly snapshot of crimes throughout the city, which has been available since Fall 2015.

Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Kevin Masterman, Corporate Communications

Man charged with Sexual Assault, Mark Holland, 39, Police believe there may be other victims

Man charged with Sexual Assault, Mark Holland, 39, Police believe there may be other victims

Thursday, March 3, 2016 - 10:38 AM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service would like to advise the public of a ongoing Sexual Assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at approximately 1 p.m, an 18-year-old woman attended a man's home in the Queen's Quay and Yonge Street area for a photo shoot

- the woman began posing for the man

- the man then sexually assaulted the woman

On Tuesday, March 1, 2016, Mark Holland, 39, of Toronto, was arrested. He is charged with:

1. Sexual Assault

He is scheduled to appear in court at College Park on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 2 p.m., room 504.

He is described as 39, 5'11", athletic build, with clean-cut light-brown hair and clean-shaven.

Police believe there may be other victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, 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.

A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault, please visit our Sex Crimes website.

Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Lyndsey Ryan, 51 Division

Man charged with Sexual Assault, Mark Holland, 39, Police believe there may be other victims

Man wanted for Sexual Assault with a Weapon, Yonge Street and Carlton Street area, Farrukh Noor Mohammad, 18, Update, Man arrested

Man wanted for Sexual Assault with a Weapon, Yonge Street and Carlton Street area, Farrukh Noor Mohammad, 18, Update, Man arrestedTuesday, March 1, 2016 - 3:28 PM
51 Division:  416-808-7474

The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the media for their assistance with the arrest of a man wanted in a Sexual Assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Friday, December 11, 2015, at 11 p.m., an 18-year-old woman was in the Yonge Street and Carlton Street area when she was sexually assaulted and robbed by a man.

See previous news release.

On Monday, February 29, 2016, Farrukh Noor Mohammad, 18, of Toronto, was arrested. He was charged with:

1) Sexual Assault
2) Sexual Assault with a Weapon
3) Possession of a Weapon
4) Robbery
5) Uttering Threats
6) two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation

He appeared in court at College Park on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 10 a.m.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, 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. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault, please visit our Sex Crimes website.

Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Detective Dan Luff, Sex Crimes

Launch of the 2016 Cops for Cancer at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, in support of the Canadian Cancer Society

Media advisory, Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 11 a.m., Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin Street, West court (former Sears Court) Launch of the 2016 Cops for Cancer at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, in support of the Canadian Cancer Society

Tuesday, March 1, 2016 - 8:53 AM
Corporate Communications:  416-808-7100

One of Toronto’s finest is preparing to chop his locks at the launch event for the 20th annual Cops for Cancer at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Torontonians are encouraged to sponsor participants who are signing up for the official head-shave fundraiser, which will take place on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Participating members of the Toronto Police Service, Canadian Cancer Society representatives and cancer survivors will be on hand to answer questions from media and the public and encourage participants to sign up for the cause.

Constable Radoslaw Figlarz from 32 Division will kick-start the fundraising with the first head-shave completed by Toronto city councillor Norm Kelly. Cancer survivor Jordan Walker, security officer at Yorkdale, will share her story on her battle and triumph over osteosarcoma after being diagnosed at 15 years old. The Canadian Cancer Society will also be inviting the top 10 fundraisers from 2015 to recognize their achievement and invite them to participate in this year’s event.

“We are so appreciative of the dedicated volunteers and fundraisers, including Yorkdale Shopping Centre and the Toronto Police Service, who help make Cops for Cancer a success every year,” said Susan Drodge, director of corporate and community partnerships at the Canadian Cancer Society.

Then, on Saturday April 16, 2016, the Toronto Police Service and other bold supporters will pick up their clippers to combat cancer at the annual Cops for Cancer event at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Last year, the event at Yorkdale raised more than $103,000 to reach the $1 million milestone to support cancer research. The 2016 goal is to raise $100,000 to continue the momentum towards the next million.

Torontonians can sign up at the event or at cancer.ca/CopsForCancerToronto .

The following will be in attendance:
- Claire Santamaria, General Manager, Yorkdale Shopping Centre
- Lucia Connor, Marketing Director, Yorkdale Shopping Centre
- Amit Sharma, Assistant Manager, Security Services, Yorkdale Shopping Centre
- Jordan Walker, Cancer Survivor and Security Officer, Yorkdale Shopping Centre
- Dave Walker, Retired Constable, 32 Division, Toronto Police Service
- Sergeant Troy Burgess, Staff Sergeant, 31 Division, Toronto Police Service
- Deputy Chief Michael Federico, Toronto Police Service
- Chris Boddy, Inspector, Toronto Police Service
- Susan Drodge, Director, Corporate and Community Partnerships and Donor Services, Canadian Cancer Society
- Norm Kelly, Toronto Councillor

For more information, to schedule an interview, or for access to the shopping centre for on-site media coverage, please contact:

Georgia Boutsalis
Media Profile
Office: 416-842-1817
Cell: 647-468-5181
Georgia.boutsalis@mediaprofile.com

Jill Lindsay
Media Profile
Office: 416-842-1801
Cell: 613-572-6777
Jill.lindsay@mediaprofile.com

Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications

Man wanted for Sexual Assault with a Weapon, Yonge Street and Carlton Street area, Farrukh Noor Mohammad, 18

Man wanted for Sexual Assault with a Weapon, Yonge Street and Carlton Street area, Farrukh Noor Mohammad, 18

Monday, February 29, 2016 - 2:44 PM
51 Division:  416-808-7474

The Toronto Police Service would like to inform the public about a man wanted in a Sexual Assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Friday, December 11, 2015, at 11 p.m., an 18-year-old woman was in the Yonge Street and Carlton Street area
- she was approached by a man who was armed with a knife
- the man sexually assaulted and robbed her
- the man then fled the area

The man has been identified as Farrukh Noor Mohammad, 18, of Toronto. A warrant for his arrest has been issued for:

1) Sexual Assault
2) Sexual Assault with a Weapon
3) Possession of a Weapon
4) Robbery
5) Uttering Threats

He is described as 5'6", 145 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact police. Do not approach him. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault, please visit our Sex Crimes website.

Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Dan Luff, Sex Crimes

An attachment to this release is available on our website. 

Man wanted for Sexual Assault with a Weapon, Yonge Street and Carlton Street area, Farrukh Noor Mohammad, 18

Public Safety Alert, Online Dating Robbery, Police believe there may be more victims

Public Safety Alert, Online Dating Robbery, Police believe there may be more victims

Monday, February 29, 2016 - 2:21 PM
52 Division:  416-808-5200

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a robbery investigation

It is reported that:

- on Monday, December 14, 2015, in the evening, a 26-year-old man used an online dating app called "Grindr" and was in contact with a man
- on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at 8:46 a.m., the man attended the victim's home, unexpectedly, in theYork Street and Bremner Boulevard area
- the victim opened the door and two men entered the home
- the men took the victim's belongings and an altercation occurred

One man is described as white, and the other man is described as black. They both appeared to be in their twenties.

Police believe there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Chris Cheung, 52 Division

MPP Glen Murray E-Newsletter

Ontario Budget Run-Down As many of you are aware, the 2016 Ontario Budget has recently been announced with many exciting and ground breaking projects and programs on the horizon. However, provincial budgets can be dense documents, so this section of the newsletter will be dedicated to sections of the budget that we think will be important to you and worth highlighting. Education  As Ontario transitions towards a more information-based economy, it is becoming imperative that we continue the trend of increasing post-secondary education levels for all adults in Ontario. Unfortunately, for many low and medium income families and individuals the costs of attaining this degree of education is too high. To remedy this, the Ontario government is making the average cost of post-secondary education for students from families making less than $50,000 a year $0 through non-repayable grants. What's more, more than 50% of students from families with incomes of less than $83,000 will receive non-payable grants equally more than the cost of their education. This will be provided through the newly formed Ontario Student Grant (OSG). Families with younger children will still get to experience the benefits of full day kindergarten as well as increased investments in education and educational infrastructure. These investments in education should keep Ontario an innovative, dynamic and prosperous place to live in now and in the future. For more information on education in the 2016 Ontario Budget, feel free to click HERE. Health Care  The Ontario budget continues to work to make high quality health care available to all, as fast as possible. In order to accomplish this, the government is working to expand the scope of practice for doctors, registered nurses, and even pharmacists. This means that any of these skilled individuals will be able to take the lead on your care, and get you the care you want, fast. Other improvements include investing in cancer care, mental health, and infertility care. Access to quality health care is important to families, and communities, and the economy. For more information on health care, click HERE. Climate Change  There is a growing consensus that unchecked climate change will lead to future global disaster, however what is less well known is that climate change is affecting us now and costing us money. Severe weather wreaks havoc on infrastructure and the agricultural industry. This has led to the development of the Cap and Trade Program, which has the dual benefit of lowering emissions as well as being a quantifiable and noteworthy boon for our economy. Although the Cap and Trade system can seem complex, in reality it is quite simple. The system sets a cap on the level of emissions allowed from each organization each year. Those who are currently overproducing will be given time to lower their emissions, but after a period of time they would be forced to buy emissions allowances from companies that are under producing at more environmentally healthy levels. This financial incentive will force companies to begin investing in green-tech and create an entirely new low carbon industry. The Cap, being implemented in 2017, will be lowered each year until 2020 which will help us meet our emissions targets. If you want to watch a great video on Cap and Trade, click HERE. Climate change could be the defining issue of our generation and is imperative that we begin lowering emissions to avoid irreversible damage to our planet. If you want to find out more about climate change and the Ontario Budget, click HERE.

News From Queen's Park Ontario Commits to Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women  The Government of Ontario has recently made a strong commitment to end violence against Indigenous Women. Indigenous Women suffer proportionally much higher rates of violence, which has the effect of destroying families and communities. To remedy this, the Ontario Government is committing $100 million over the next three years to put a stop to this ongoing pattern of violence, with $80 million going directly to help the families of those affected. $15.75 million will go community safety and healing, $2.32 million will go to policing and justice, $1.15 million will go to prevention and awareness, $750,000 will go to improved data and research, and $500,000 will go to leadership and accountability.     Community News MPP Glen Murray Free Winter Skate It's that time of the year again! Until March 16th, come join us Wednesdays at 4:00 PM at Moss Park Arena for the MPP Glen Murray Free Winter Skate. We bring the skates and the ice, so just bring yourself to Moss Park Arena for an hour of winter fun and exercise.

Community Safety Notification, Sex offender released Cole Burns, 22, Photograph released

Community Safety Notification, Sex offender released Cole Burns, 22, Photograph released

Thursday, February 25, 2016 - 1:42 PM
Sex Crimes:  416-808-7474

On Thursday, February 25, 2016, Cole Burns, 22, was released from prison after serving a three-year sentence for Sexual Assault, Break-and-Enter (Commit), Overcome Resistance (Choking), Assault, and Fail to attend Court.

He will be residing in Toronto upon his release. The Toronto Police Service is notifying the public about his release because of his potential to re-offend.

He is subject to an 810.2 Recognizance order requiring him to abide by numerous conditions, including:

1) To report weekly to the Toronto Police Service
2) Not to attend any daycare centre, school ground, playground, arcade, public swimming area, or public park
3) Not to enter into any intimate relationship, cohabitation, marriage or common-law relationship with a female until that person has been identified to the Toronto Police Service.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online atwww.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Sergeant Katie Shaw, Sex Crimes

An attachment to this release is available on our website. 

Community Safety Notification, Sex offender released Cole Burns, 22, Photograph released

Launch of Fraud Prevention Month for March

Media advisory, Thursday, February 25, 2016, 10:30 a.m., Headquarters, media gallery, News conference, Launch of Fraud Prevention Month for MarchThursday, February 25, 2016 - 4:59 AM
Financial Crimes:  416-808-7312

On Thursday, February 25, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., in the media gallery at headquarters, Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes will be launching Fraud Prevention Month for March.

Detective Sergeant Rob Stewart, other members of Financial Crimes, and special guests will attend the news conference.

The news conference will be available on the TOC and will be live-streamed.

The philosophy is for Canadians to recognize, reject, and report fraud. Reduce fraud by increasing fraud awareness.

The launch will focus on changing your PIN and protecting yourself online.

Our Social Media Working Group partners will be in attendance to address the media.

• Competition Bureau – Speaker: Stephan Luciw, Assistant Deputy Commissioner,
Recognizing, Rejecting and Reporting Fraud. How Canadian consumers and businesses can protect themselves from becoming the victims of fraud.

• Bank of Canada – Speaker: Manuel Parreira
Protecting Yourself from Counterfeit Money, both Canadian and US.

• Insurance Bureau of Canada – Speaker: Kathy Metzger
Insurance crime is not victimless. IBC educates consumers on how to detect and avoid being a victim of auto insurance fraud. We all must work together to help cut down on this costly crime. If you think you have witnessed an insurance crime, please report it to 1-877-IBC-TIPS.

• Canadian Bankers Association – Speaker: Maura Drew-Lytle, Director of Communications
Discussing the importance of choosing the right PINs and passwords and protecting your PINs and passwords.

• Interac – Speaker: Mark Sullivan, Head of Fraud Market Management
According to Interac data, losses due to card-skimming continue to fall dramatically. While the number of Interac Debit and Interac Flash cards in market has been growing, fraud losses have been continually shrinking, thanks to such measures as chip technology and cryptography. While criminals have been finding it increasingly difficult to commit fraud in Canada, consumers should still remain vigilant when it comes to protecting their personal information.

For more information please contact Detective Constable Diane Kelly at 416-808-7312 or Diane.Kelly@torontopolice.on.ca.

Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Detective Gail Regan, Financial Crimes

Ontario Budget Presentation

On Thursday, February 25th, 2016, the 2016/2017 Ontario Budget will be presented in the Ontario Legislature by the Ontario Minister of Finance, Hon. Charles Sousa. This important legislative bill will provide us with an update on the financial position of our province and will lay out how the government plans to execute programs, policies and projects over the coming year.

It is my pleasure to invite you to join me for breakfast on Friday, February 26th, 2016 to discuss the budget and learn about some of the important items that will be contained in this document. I will have information on hand at this event for you to review, but I also encourage you to bring any questions or comments which you may have on the budget.

Time and Location:
Friday, February 26, 2016
8:00 am-9:00am
Central Neighbourhood House
349 Ontario Street
Toronto, Ontario M5A2V8

RSVP to sulajohnson@liberal.ola.org or 416-972-7683.
I look forward to seeing you on Friday and please do not hesitate to contact my office should you have any questions with regards to this event.

Sincerely,


Glen Murray, MPP
Toronto Centre

MPP Glen Murray Job Development Series Session 1: Resumé and CV Workshop

MPP Glen Murray Job Development Series Session 1: Resumé and CV Workshop

On Thursday, February 25th join us for the first session of the MPP Glen Murray Job Development Series: Resumé and CV Workshop.We have partnered with Yonge Street Mission and Dixon Hall Employment Services to present a series of job development workshops.

Join us from 1-3pm or 4-6pm at the Regent Park Community Centre at 402 Shuter St. Bring your current resumé and receive assistance from a trained job developer!

This will be the first of three job development sessions concluding with a hiring event to put your new skills into action!

Session 1- Thursday February, 25th, 2016: Resumé and CV Workshop -Receive Resumé writing skills and tips to help you find the job you want

Session 2- April 2016: Certification Courses- We're offering FREE courses for you to gain accreditation and add valuable skills to your Resumé

Session 3- May 2016: Hiring Event!! - Meet and interview with employers and put to your new skills to work!

Specific dates will be announced in the near future

Please RSVP by Phone: 416 972 7683
Email: gmurray.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org

"Abuse it and lose it," Accessible Parking Permit enforcement campaign, Campaign results

"Abuse it and lose it," Accessible Parking Permit enforcement campaign, Campaign results

Monday, February 22, 2016 - 1:54 PM
Parking Enforcement:  416-808-6600

The Toronto Police Service is committed to assisting people with disabilities in the community.

See previous news release.

From Monday, February 8, 2016 to Sunday, February 21, 2016, the Parking Enforcement Unit conducted a heightened enforcement campaign entitled, "Abuse it and Lose it."

The campaign focused on the enforcement of accessible parking spaces, the misuse of accessible parking permits, and the detection and retention of counterfeit accessible parking permits.

Results of the campaign:

- 862 Parking Tickets issued for Accessible Spaces/Permits
- 293 Accessible Parking Permits Retained for Misuse/Counterfeit
- 1565 Accessible Parking Permits Inspected

Charges under the Highway Traffic Act have been laid and/or are pending for the 293 accessible parking permits that have been retained.

In 2015, the Parking Enforcement Unit seized 1057 accessible parking permits, and charged over 913 persons under the Highway Traffic Act for misuse.

The Toronto Police Service is committed to assisting persons with disabilities in the community. This campaign indicates a great need for enforcement and attention to accessible parking permit misuse, as 18.7% of all permits inspected resulted in permit retentions and pending charges.

Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Brian Moniz, Operations Supervisor, Parking Enforcement West

#Fraudchat: Tax Scams

Thursday February 18, 2016, 1 p.m. #Fraudchat: Tax Scams

Thursday, February 18, 2016 - 11:24 AM
Financial Crimes:  416-808-7300

As tax season is quickly upon us, so are tax scams. With modern technology, there are more sophisticated organized crime rings that can be hard to detect.

On Thursday, February 18, 2016, at 1 p.m., we will be joined by our special guests, the Canada Revenue Agency and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, to answer questions regarding tax scams. Members of the public can follow The Canada Revenue Agency and the Canadian Anti- Fraud Centre using the hashtags @canantifraud and @CanRevAgency on twitter.

To follow #fraudchat, members of the public simply need to log on to Twitter from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST and follow the #Fraudchat hashtag. An application such as Tweetdeck, which allows users to separately view tweets containing this hashtag, is also helpful in following the chat.

About #Fraudchat

#Fraudchat is a weekly Twitter chat that takes place once a month, on Thursdays, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST on Twitter. Launched in November 2012, this program seeks to educate and exchange ideas with the public about financial crimes and fraud. The moderators for this program are Detective Gail Regan (@reganfcu) and Detective Constable Diane Kelly (@DKellyFCU) of the Financial Crimes Unit and members of the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (@FSCOTweets).

Since November 2012, the Financial Crimes Unit has partnered with the Financial Service Commission of Ontario to educate the public about financial crimes and fraud through the use of social media.


Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.



Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Inspector Mike Ervick, Financial Crimes

Break-and-Enter, 515 Jarvis Street, Man, 23, succumbs to his injuries

Break-and-Enter, 515 Jarvis Street, Man, 23, succumbs to his injuries

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 - 2:18 PM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

On Sunday, February 14, 2016, at 6:50 a.m., police responded to an unknown trouble call to attend the Keg Mansion Restaurant at 515 Jarvis Street.

It is reported that:
- police arrived on scene and located an unconscious man in the lobby
- the man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries

Investigators have determined that the man had broken into the premises, prior to falling through the restaurant's stained-glass window on the third floor.

On Monday, February 15, 2016, the 23-year-old man, from Mississauga, succumbed to his injuries.

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

Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Shane Wilson, 51 Division

New Homicide cold-case website launched, Wednesday, February 17, 2016

New Homicide cold-case website launched, Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 - 12:04 PM
Homicide:  416-808-7400

The Toronto Police Service is committed to utilizing technology to advance investigations and keep the public informed. Today, we are pleased to announce the launch of our cold-case website.

"We have taken the time to re-tool the web page to make it more interactive and informative," Chief Mark Saunders said. "We would encourage the public to go to the website and use social media to spread the word on the individual cases and people wanted for murder."

In the coming weeks, Homicide will be releasing short video clips via the website and social media in hopes of stimulating information on cold cases.

Three video appeals were released today:

 

 

 

Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Staff Inspector Greg McLane, Homicide