Sunday, March 13, 2016, St. Patrick’s Day 5km Run/Walk, Road closure information

Sunday, March 13, 2016, St. Patrick’s Day 5km Run/Walk, Road closure information

Friday, March 11, 2016 - 6:59 AM
Public Safety - Special Events:  416-808-5053

On Sunday, March 13, 2016, the St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/Walk will take place.

This event will proceed regardless of weather conditions.

Participants will assemble on Bremner Boulevard, east of Rees Street, at approximately 9 a.m. At 10:30 a.m., the 5-km run/walk will proceed along the following route:

Road closure:

Formation area: Bremner Boulevard (Rees Street to Lower Simcoe Street)
Westbound, Bremner Boulevard
Northbound, Spadina Avenue (northbound curb lane only)
Eastbound, Clarence Square
Eastbound, Wellington Street (two southside lanes)
Turnaround, just west of Yonge Street
Westbound, Wellington Street (two southside lanes)
Westbound, Clarence Square
Southbound, Spadina Avenue (northbound curb lane only)
Eastbound, Bremner Boulevard
Dispersal area: Bremner Boulevard (Rees Street to Lower Simcoe Street)

Vehicles in the area may experience traffic delays and are advised to consider alternate routes.

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

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Craig Brister, Corporate Communications, for Constable Jennifer Ladouceur, Special Events Planning

Sunday, March 13, 2016, noon, 29th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Road closure and route information

Sunday, March 13, 2016, noon, 29th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Road closure and route information

Friday, March 11, 2016 - 6:59 AM
Corporate Communications:  416-808-7100

On Sunday, March 13, 2016, the 29th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place at noon in Toronto. The procession will start from Bloor Street West and St. George Street and continue along Bloor Street, then south on Yonge Street, west on Queen Street West to Nathan Phillips Square.

As a result of the event, a full road closure will take place on Bloor Street, Yonge Street, and Queen Street. A number of secondary roads will also be closed or partially closed, affecting traffic flow in the area.

See all closures below:

8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.:
St. George Street from Bloor Street West to College Street
Devonshire Place from Bloor Street West to Hoskin Avenue

10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.:
Hoskin Avenue, from St. George Street to Queen's Park Crescent West
Harbord Street, from St. George Street to Huron Street

11:35 a.m. to 3 p.m.:
Bloor Street, from Huron Street to Avenue Road and Queen's Park Crescent

11:55 a.m. to 3 p.m.:
Bloor Street, from Avenue Road and Queen's Park Crescent to Yonge Street
Yonge Street, from Bloor Street to Queen Street
Queen Street West, from Yonge Street to University Avenue

12 p.m. to 3 p.m.:
Bay Street, from Queen Street West to Dundas Street West
Elizabeth Street, from Dundas Street West to Hagerman Street
Hagerman Street, from Elizabeth Street to Bay Street
 
12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.:
University Avenue, from Queen Street West to Dundas Street West
Armoury Street, from University Avenue to Chestnut Street
Centre Avenue, from Dundas Street West to Armoury Street

TTC service will be disrupted during the event on Queen Street West

This event will take place regardless of weather conditions. Members of the public should anticipate traffic disruptions, in the area surrounding the event.

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

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Craig Brister, Corporate Communications, for Constable Alan Gray, Special Events

Overnight lane closures for work on Gardiner Expressway

City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release:  March 10, 2016 

Overnight lane closures for work on Gardiner Expressway  

A series of overnight lane closures on Toronto's Gardiner Expressway next week will allow workers to set up the final work zone for the elevated expressway's deck replacement between Dufferin Street and Spadina Avenue.

Details on the nightly scheduled lane restrictions between Dufferin Street and Spadina Avenue are as follows:

• Westbound expressway traffic will be reduced to one lane each night between 12:01 and 5:30 a.m. from March 14 to 22. On Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20, the lane restriction will stay in place until 8 a.m.

• The ramp from Spadina Avenue onto the westbound Gardiner Expressway will be closed from midnight to 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 20; Monday, March 21; and Tuesday, March 22.

• Eastbound expressway traffic will be reduced to one lane overnight from an hour before midnight to 5:30 a.m. from March 14 to 22. On Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20, the lane reduction will stay in place until 8 a.m.

These scheduled lane-restriction dates could be affected by the weather and are subject to change.

To assist motorists during this closure, the City will provide real-time traffic information on the City's overhead signs.

The City's web-based map to help residents make their travel plans can be accessed athttp://www.toronto.ca/roadrestrictions. Information about the City's planned capital construction work is available at http://www.toronto.ca/inview.

This work is part of the City's comprehensive, co-ordinated strategy to rehabilitate and upgrade Toronto's roads, transit and underground infrastructure for current and future needs.

This news release is also available on the City's website: http://bit.ly/222A9db

Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can visit http://www.toronto.ca, call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or follow us @TorontoComms.

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Media contact: Steve Johnston, Strategic Communications, 416-392-4391, sjohnsto@toronto.ca

Public Safety Alert, Canada Revenue Agency scam, Update

Public Safety Alert, Canada Revenue Agency scam, Update

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 - 2:33 PM
Financial Crimes:  416-808-7300

The Toronto Police Service has been made aware of a recent progression in the Canada Revenue Agency and Citizenship and Immigration Canada scam.

See previous news release regarding scam.

The spoofed caller ID has been reportedly displayed as 416-808-2222, which is the Toronto Police Service non-emergency number.

The Toronto Police Service is aware of this spoof, and furthermore, is aware of the scam.

If you have been victimized, please call your local police service to report it.

If you received a call, did not fall victim to the scam, or would like further information, please visit www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.

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

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Victor Kwong, Corporate Communications

Police request assistance with Theft investigation, Queen Street East and Berkeley Street area, Security camera images released

Police request assistance with Theft investigation, Queen Street East and Berkeley Street area, Security camera images released

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 - 2:11 PM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance identifying two suspects involved in the Theft of a cell phone.

It is reported that:
- on Monday, February 1, 2016, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a man was at a venue in the Queen Street East and Berkeley Street area.
- when the man was not looking, two men picked up his cell phone from the counter
- the two men left the venue

Security camera images have been released.

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 Allyson Douglas-Cook, Corporate Communications, for Staff Sergeant Brian Maslowski, 51 Division

Attachments to this release are available on our website. 

Police request assistance with Theft investigation,
Queen Street East and Berkeley Street area,
Security camera images released

Police request assistance with Theft investigation, 
Queen Street East and Berkeley Street area, 
Security camera images released

FRAUD ALERT: City of Toronto cautions residents about responding to misleading communications – Toronto Water does not conduct door-to-door sales

City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release:  March 9, 2016

City of Toronto cautions residents about responding to misleading communications – Toronto Water does not conduct door-to-door sales

The City of Toronto is receiving complaints from residents who are being given notices such as flyers from independent contractors using door-to-door sales tactics. The notices are designed to appear as if they are City communications about programs and services associated with Toronto Water. 

Toronto Water does not conduct door-to-door sales of any kind and does not sell, partner with or endorse any products or services. The public should be wary of any companies offering health-based testing of Toronto's drinking-water quality or claiming to be working on behalf of the City, or notices saying mandatory City programs require the purchase of services or equipment.

Residents are also advised to exercise caution when solicited for any service and when sharing personal information with people unknown to them. Elderly people are often most at risk for these kinds of solicitations. Anyone suspecting fraud should call the Toronto Police Service at 416-808-2222 or the Ministry of Consumer Services at 416-326-8800. 

Residents who have a concern or question about Toronto Water's programs and services can call 311 or visithttp://www.toronto.ca/water. Residents can also submit certain kinds of water-related service requests online at http://bit.ly/1rUMhZe.

This news release is also available on the City's website: http://bit.ly/1OZQLpa

Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can visit toronto.ca, call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or followus@TorontoComms.

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Media contact: Kris Scheuer, Strategic Communications, 416-392-4310, kscheue@toronto.ca

Public Safety Alert, Lost medication

Public Safety Alert, Lost medication

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 - 8:44 AM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a quantity of lost medication.

On Tuesday, March 8, 2016, six prescribed bottles of methadone, with 125 ml in each container, were lost in the downtown area.

The methadone bottles had an orange tab and all were placed in a paper bag. The paper bag was inside a larger white plastic bag, with red tape that was marked "METHADONE."

The medication may be harmful/fatal if ingested, especially to children.

Anyone locating this medication is asked not to handle it, but 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 Niki Spyropoulos, 51 Division

Man wanted in Child Pornography investigation, Update, Darren Padilla, 47, formerly known as Darren Laite, has been located

Man wanted in Child Pornography investigation, Update, Darren Padilla, 47, formerly known as Darren Laite, has been locatedWednesday, March 9, 2016 - 7:31 AM
Sex Crimes:  416-808-8500

The Toronto Police Service would like to update the public on a Child Pornography investigation.

On Thursday, March 3, 2016, investigators from TPS Sex Crimes Child Exploitation executed a search warrant in Toronto.

See previous release.

On Monday, March 7, 2016, at 9:30 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police located the body of a deceased man in the Haliburton County area.

On Tuesday, March 8, 2016, the identity of the man was confirmed as Darren Padilla, 47. Police are not treating his death as suspicious.

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

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Allyson Douglas-Cook, Corporate Communications, for Detective Susan Burke, Sex Crimes Child Exploitation

Fatal collision #14/2016, Jarvis Street at Queen Street East

Fatal collision #14/2016, Jarvis Street at Queen Street East

Monday, March 7, 2016 - 12:58 PM
51 Division:  416-808-1900

On Friday, March 4, 2016 at 2:11 p.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision at Jarvis Street at Queen Street East

− a 30-year-old woman was attempting to cross Jarvis Street near Queen Street East

− a 31-year-old man was driving a 2009 Kenworth dump truck, southbound on Jarvis Street, approaching Queen Street East

− the pedestrian stepped on to the roadway and was struck by the truck

The 30-year-old woman was pronounced at the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, 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 Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Constable Clint Stibbe Traffic Services

City of Toronto offers many free and affordable activities during March Break

City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release:  March 7, 2016

City of Toronto offers many free and affordable activities during March Break

During March Break, March 14 to 18, the City of Toronto will offer free and low-cost activities at its community centres, parks and historic sites. Highlights of Parks, Forestry and Recreation division activities and attractions follow, in addition to information about Toronto's historic sites/museums.

Camps
March Break camps are a great opportunity for children and youth to enjoy a range of activities. Participants enjoy activities such as arts, crafts, music, drama, sports and games. More camp details are available athttp://www.toronto.ca/camps or by calling 311. 

Drop-in programs
City of Toronto community centres offer various free or low-cost programs for all ages. More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/parks and by calling 311. 

Skiing and snowboarding
The City's Centennial Park and Earl Bales ski and snowboard centres will be open, weather permitting, for March Break on the following schedule:

Centennial Park Ski and Snowboard Centre 
March 14 to 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre
March 14 to 19 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
March 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Both centres will close for the season on March 21.

The use of helmets is mandatory when participating in programs and lessons at both centres and the use of a recognized ski or snowboard helmet is strongly recommended for all other participants while on the slopes. More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/ski. 

Skating
Thirty-seven outdoor artificial ice rinks are open until the end of the day on March 20, weather permitting. Locations, hours and program details are available at http://www1.toronto.ca/parks/prd/skating/dropin/marchbreak/index.htm.

Indoor leisure skating programs, including caregiver and tot, family skate and shinny, are free for all ages. CSA-approved hockey helmets are mandatory for children under six years of age and all shinny hockey participants, and are recommended for skaters of all ages. Schedules and locations are available athttp://www.toronto.ca/skate. 

Swimming
City of Toronto pools offer free March Break swimming opportunities. More information is available athttp://www1.toronto.ca/parks/prd/swimming/dropin/marchbreak/index.htm. 

Attractions
Riverdale Farm (201 Winchester St.)
Visitors can tour Riverdale Farm's scenic grounds to see domestic farm animals such as pigs, horses and sheep. The farm's Meeting House will offer crafts and games and farming demonstrations will be provided throughout the day. The farm is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is accessible to all. Admission is free. More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/featured-parks. 

High Park Zoo (on Deer Pen Road) 
Established 120 years ago, the High Park Zoo is home to domestic and exotic animals, including bison, llamas, peacocks, reindeer, highland cattle and yaks. Admission to the zoo is free and it's open daily from dawn to dusk. More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/zoo/.

Toronto Island Park
Just minutes away from downtown by ferry, Toronto Island Park offers March break fun for everyone. It's a great place to walk, roll, cycle, explore and enjoy the city skyline. A list of ferry fees and the schedule are available at http://www.toronto.ca/ferry. 

Playground Paradise (Flemingdon Park Community Centre, 150 Grenoble Dr.)
Playground Paradise offers fun for children aged 12 and under. Kids can play on a two-storey play structure, go down the spiral slide, swing on the track ride, and play in the ball pit. A fee of $2.50 per child applies. More information is available by calling 416-395-6014. Schedule during March break: 
• March 14, 16 and 18 from 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m., 4 to 6 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• March 15 and 17 from 10 a.m. to noon

Conservatories
The spring flower shows are in full bloom at Centennial Park Conservatory, 151 Elmcrest Rd. and Allan Gardens Conservatory, 19 Horticultural Ave. Both shows feature various spring flowering plants, including tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. The Easter displays, featuring lilies and hydrangeas, will open at both conservatories on March 20. The conservatories are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and admission is free. More information is available by calling Centennial Park Conservatory at 416-394-8543 and Allan Gardens Conservatory at 416-392-7288.

Historic Sites
Many of the City's 10 historic sites are open during March Break for tours. The sites highlighted below will also offer drop-in family activities including crafts, games and tasty treats from historic kitchens. Regular admission fees apply. Times and activity details vary by location. More information about drop-in activities is available at http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events.

Museum drop-in activity times by location: 

Colborne Lodge (Colborne Lodge Dr. in High Park)
March 12 to 20 from 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Fort York National Historic Site (250 Fort York Blvd.)
March 14 to 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gibson House Museum (5172 Yonge Street)
March 12 and 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March 16 to 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mackenzie House (82 Bond St.)
March 12 to 20 from 12 to 4 p.m.

Scarborough Museum (1007 Brimley Rd.)
Weekends only from 12 to 4 p.m.

Spadina Museum (285 Spadina Rd.)
March 12 to 20 from 12 to 5 p.m.

Todmorden Mills Heritage Site (67 Pottery Rd.)
March 12 to 20 from 12 to 4 p.m.

Four of the historic sites are also offering day camps. More information on those camps is available at http://www.toronto.ca/camps.

This news release is also available on the City's website: http://ow.ly/Zaq9x 

Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can visit http://www.toronto.ca, call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or follow us @TorontoComms.

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Media contacts: 
Matthew Cutler, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, 416-560-8726, mcutler@toronto.ca 
Shane Gerard, Strategic Communications, 416-397-5711, sgerard@toronto.ca

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

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Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications