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Police seek assistance identifying seven males involved in Robbery

Police seek assistance identifying seven males involved in Robbery, Judicial authorization given to release photographs, Authorization prohibits publication of photographs after noon, Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 5:11 PM
52 Division:  416-808-5236

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance with a robbery investigation in the Yonge Street and Grenville Street area.

It is alleged that: 

- on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at approximately 10:30 p.m., three women entered a restaurant in the Yonge Street and Grenville Street area

- an unknown male commented on one of the women's shoes

- the three women left the restaurant with their food

- they were followed by four males [one boy and three unidentified males]

- the four pulled one of the women to the ground, punched her, and stole one of her shoes

- they tried to rip her coat off but were unsuccessful 

- the four males ran away with the 22-year-old woman's shoe

On Wednesday, May 11, 2016, a 15-year-old boy was arrested and charged with:

1) Robbery

He is scheduled to appear in court at 311 Jarvis Street on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, 9 a.m., room 1. 

The unidentified males are described as:

Suspect #1: black, 5'10", wearing black zip-up hoodie

Suspect #2: black, 5'7", wearing grey hoodie with navy vest

Suspect #3: black, wearing black hoodie and red shoes

It is further alleged that:

- the three women returned to the restaurant in the Yonge Street and Grenville Street area to try to photograph the suspects on their cell phones

- a second group of four unidentified males attacked the three women

- one of the males grabbed the 24-year-old woman's cell phone and hit her on the head with it multiple times

- one other male tried to grab the 23-year-old woman's purse and punched her in the head

- two other males dragged the 22-year-old woman to the ground and tried to rip her jacket off

- the 24-year-old woman was able to negotiate to get her cell phone back

- police were called and the males ran away

All three women sustained minor injuries.

The other unidentified males are described as:

Suspect #4: black, 5'7", wearing backwards navy baseball cap

Suspect #5: black, 5'6", wearing open, navy, puffy jacket

Suspect #6: black, 5'9", wearing dark-grey hoodie and blue baseball cap

Suspect #7: black, 5'9", carrying brown side satchel

Judicial authorization has been obtained to release the photographs pursuant to Section 110(4) of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. This authorization prohibits any publication of these photographs after it expires at noon, on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, or after arrests. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5236, 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 Detective Constable Chris Cheung, 52 Division

Homicide #29/2011, Cold Case: Mohamed Wasughe, 55, YouTube video appeal

Homicide #29/2011, Cold Case: Mohamed Wasughe, 55, YouTube video appeal

Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - 1:28 PM
Homicide:  416-808-7400

On Sunday, July 21, 2011, at 11:57 p.m., officers responding to a shooting at an apartment on Sidney Belsey Crescent found 55-year-old Mohamed Wasughe face down at the threshold of his door.

Unconscious, with no pulse and suffering from a gunshot wound, he succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

Investigators believe Wasughe was shot after confronting two men trying to force their way into his apartment.

DNA evidence was left at the scene.

Detective Sergeant Stacy Gallant has made an appeal for the public to give police a suspect name.

YouTube Video Appeal


Unsolved Cold Cases webpage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, 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.

Kevin Masterman, Corporate Communications, for Detective Sergeant Stacy Gallant, Homicide

An attachment to this release is available on our website. 

Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 10 a.m., 162 Wicksteed Avenue, Ontario police leaders launch 2016 Drive Safe! campaign, "It’s True: Risk-Takers Meet Undertakers"

Media advisory, Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 10 a.m., 162 Wicksteed Avenue, Ontario police leaders launch 2016 Drive Safe! campaign, "It’s True: Risk-Takers Meet Undertakers"

Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - 4:59 AM
Traffic Services:  416-808-1900

The Toronto Police Service, in partnership with the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and MacKinnon & Bowes, will be launching the "It's True: Risk-Takers Meet Undertakers" 2016 Drive Safe! campaign. The kick-off will be on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 10 a.m., at 162 Wicksteed Avenue.

Officers from TPS Traffic Services will be engaging in a special enforcement blitz in the Eglinton Avenue East & Laird Drive area, between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Officers will be paying special attention to those drivers who continue to display a total disregard for other users of the road by using hand-held communication and entertainment devices while driving.

The Toronto Police Service and Ontario’s police leaders are joining forces with leaders from the funeral industry and other community partners to tackle distracted driving, the top threat to safety on roadways across Ontario. The 2016 Drive Safe! R.I.D.E. traffic safety campaign features a booklet with information on Ontario’s distracted-driving and move-over laws and information from all Drive Safe! partners to help Ontarians make the right driving choices. Besides distracted driving, the booklet also has information on the dangers of drinking and driving, driving while impaired by drug, and stunt driving.

Toronto Police Service distracted-driving tickets for the last five years:

Year - Tickets
2010: 16708
2011: 23118
2012: 18106
2013: 13464
2014: 11564
2015: 12477
2016: 3623 YTD
Total: 99060

This OACP campaign is made possible through the support of our partners:

• Accident Support Services International Limited
• Allstate Insurance Company of Canada
• Canadian Tire Corporation
• Insurance Bureau of Canada
• LCBO, Molson Coors Canada
• Ontario Association of Cemetery and Funeral Professionals
• Ontario Funeral Services Association
• Ontario Ministry of Transportation
• Smart Serve Ontario
• The Beer Store
• Toronto Blue Jays
• VIA Rail Canada
• Yada

TPS Traffic Services Superintendent Gord Jones says, "Distracted driving continues to take one life after another. Through campaigns such as this, drivers can be educated so they make the right choice not to drive distracted. Knowing that the choice not to drive or engage in distracted driving type behaviour will save your life or the life of someone you love, makes your decision an easy one."

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

Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Yonge Street and Gould Street area, Security camera image of wanted man released

Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Yonge Street and Gould Street area, Security camera image of wanted man released

Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - 10:03 AM
51 Division, 416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance with an Assault Causing Bodily Harm investigation.

On Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at 8:30 p.m., police received a call for an assault in the Yonge Street and Gould Street area.

It is reported that:
- a man and his wife were walking southbound on Yonge Street
- an unknown man brushed past them, going in the same direction
- the unknown man turned around quickly, approached the man, and struck him once in the face, causing a serious facial injury

A security camera image of the unknown man has 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 Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Detective Hannah Bartz, 51 Division

Global Marijuana March, Saturday, May 7, 2016, Queens Park, Road closures

Global Marijuana March, Saturday, May 7, 2016, Queens Park, Road closures

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

The Global Marijuana March will take place on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Approximately 20,000 participants will assemble in Queen's Park North, at 12 p.m. and' at 1:30 p.m., the participants will form up on Queen's Park Crescent (just south of Bloor Street West). At 2 p.m., the march will proceed along the following route:

Northbound: Queen's Park Crescent, (northbound lanes)
Eastbound: Bloor Street West (full roadway)
Southbound: Yonge Street, (full roadway)
Westbound: Wellesley Street West, (full roadway)
Northbound: Queen's Park Crescent East (full roadway) 
Dispersal between St. Joseph Street and Charles Street 

Motorists can expect delays in the area and should consider alternate methods of transportation. 

Road closures (approximate times): 
Northbound Queen's Park Crescent:
from College Street to Bloor Street West, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Southbound Queen's Park Crescent: 
from Bloor Street to Hoskin Avenue, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Eastbound Bloor Street West: 
from Queen's Park Crescent to Yonge Street, 1:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Westbound Bloor Street West:
from Yonge Street until rear escort is southbound on Yonge Street, 1:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

North and southbound Yonge Street: 
from Wellesley Street to Bloor Street West, and from Bloor Street West to Wellesley Street, 2:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.

East and westbound Wellesley Street West:
from Yonge Street to Queen's Park Crescent East, and from Queens Park Crescent East to Yonge Street, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Northbound Queen's Park Crescent East: from College Street to Charles Street, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

TTC service adjustments:

• 94 Wellesley (to divert as the parade travels west on Wellesley Street West, then north on Queen’s Park) 
• Eastbound/westbound: 
• To divert in both directions utilizing the following streets; 
• Wellesley Street, Yonge Street, College Street, St. George Street, Harbord Street to route. May be required to utilize Church Street in the event turn movements are restricted at Yonge Street
• 5 Avenue Road (Queen's Park Crescent East closure; only if required during activities at Queen’s Park) 
• From Davenport Rd: south on Avenue Road, south on Queens Park, west on Hoskin Avenue, north on St. George Street, east on Bloor Street, north on Avenue Road to route. 
• 5 Avenue Road (Queen’s Park south of Bloor Street West closure for the parade) 
• From Davenport Road: south on Avenue Road, west on Lowther Avenue, south on Bedford Road, west on Prince Arthur Avenue to enter St. George station. 
• From St. George Station: north on Bedford Road, east on Prince Arthur Avenue, north on Avenue Road to route. 

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For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Constable Tee Chase, Public Safety - Special Events

51 Division Open House and Bicycle Registration

Coffee with the Cops - May 17th, 2016

MPP Glen Murray: News From Queen's Park

News From Queen's Park  Ontario Building More Electric Vehicle Charging Stations  The province of Ontario is investing $20 million into building a network of electric vehicle charging stations across the province in 2017. In order to address 'range anxiety', nearly 500 different units will be built at 250 locations around Ontario, including cities, workplaces, highways, condos, and public spaces. Building this network will allow drivers in electric vehicles more freedom, as well as allow for more electric vehicles to be on the roads in Ontario. Ontario to Expand HPV Immunization Program to Boys  Beginning in September 2016, the Ontario Government will begin to offer the HPV vaccine to both boys and girls in grade 7. During the transitional 2016-2017 school year, girls in grade 8 will also receive the vaccine to ensure that all young Ontarians are protected. Students that are unable to complete the vaccination program in grade 7 will be able to complete the program free of charge right up until the 12th grade. HPV is a common cancer causing virus found all over the world, so it is vitally important that young Ontarians become immune as soon as is recommended. Ontario to Invest $1.5 Million in Grassroots Organization to Protect Great Lakes  Ontario is helping restore and enhance the Great Lakes by providing 69 grassroots organizations, including non-profits, schools, and native focused organizations with up to $25,000 in funding for the various projects. These projects include planting trees, cleaning beaches and shorelines, creating rain gardens, restoring wetland habitat, and fighting invasive species. The Great Lakes Basin is home to 99% of the population in Ontario, as well as the vast majority of its agricultural production and power production. Protecting this land is therefore a top priority and key to Ontario's future. Ontario Expanding Free Dental Care for Low-Income Children and Youth  Under the new Healthy Smiles Ontario program, over 70,000 more children have become eligible for free dental care, to a total of 323,000 children receiving free dental work in Ontario. This new program also integrates six separate public dental organizations into one for a more streamlined and efficient approach, ensuring that young people get the care they need. Applications for this program can be found by clicking THIS link.   Tooth decay is a preventable disease that exists in children from low-income areas in rates up to four times higher than in affluent areas. Poor oral health can also have adverse effects on many aspects of a child's life, including ability to concentrate in school, eat well, and even sleep at night.

Community News   TorGEN Launch in Distillery District  MPP Glen Murray invites you to join us on Monday, May 2nd, for the launch of TorGEN. TorGEN is an exciting new project which focuses on both individual and community-wide reductions in carbon emissions for Toronto Centre. To celebrate the launch, a presentation will be held by MPP Glen Murray and our partners at Impact Infrastructure, Live Green Toronto, and Toronto Hydro, at 7PM, 39 Parliament St. on the 11th floor Amenity Room.  For more information, be sure to click HERE. Edible Allen Gardens Project  MPP Glen Murray's office is seeking volunteers to help in a new initiative under the TorGEN project. TorGEN will be taking part in Edible Allan Gardens, a community initiative by Building Roots and community partners, creating a space to grow fruits and vegetables in Allan Gardens this summer. TorGEN will have its own planting container and we are looking for volunteers to help us plant and take care of our garden throughout the summer. Volunteers will be able to attend free workshops and events to learn more about growing healthy food right here in our community! For more information on this project, click HERE.  If you're interested in joining us grow healthy, local food this summer please contact our office! Tel: 416 972 7683

Statement from Chief Saunders regarding the SIU

A Statement from Chief Saunders regarding the SIU

Monday, May 2, 2016 - 3:33 PM
Corporate Communications:  416-808-7100

I’d like to offer a response to the report recently released by SIU Director Tony Loparco.

On the night of July 5, 2015, officers responded to a call for a man threatening death at 502 Gilbert Avenue. The actions of the officer that night have been fully justified by the SIU.

Like any investigation where the SIU has invoked its mandate, officers attended the scene after the shooting for the purpose of securing evidence. This is in line with Ontario Regulation 267/10 section 4, which reads:

"The Chief of Police shall ensure that, pending the SIU taking charge of the scene of the incident, the police force secures the scene in a manner consistent with all standing orders, policies and usual practice of the police force for serious incidents."

Our officers have a legal onus to fulfil this responsibility. This includes the necessity to secure video evidence.

Because of this, my officers attempted to locate and secure the video. Due to technical difficulties, they were unable to do so. They did not review the video, nor did they download the video. An officer was posted to secure the scene until technical assistance could be contacted. The SIU, in fact, downloaded the video at a later time. The SIU’s forensic examination states that no tampering took place.

In addition, the SIU had representatives on scene at this time. At no point did they question, contradict or prevent my officers from carrying out this responsibility.

I believe the SIU Director is using this opportunity to highlight his desire for a strong review of the regulations that govern his agency. This is a review the TPS strongly supports.

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Meaghan Gray, Corporate Communications, for Chief Mark Saunders