Assistance sought with "smash-and-grab" Theft investigation, Church Street and Shuter Street area

Assistance sought with "smash-and-grab" Theft investigation, Church Street and Shuter Street area

Tuesday, July 11, 2017 - 1:29 PM
51 Division: 416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is seeking assistance with a "smash-and-grab" Theft investigation. 

It is reported that:

- at approximately 2:30 p.m., on Friday, June 23, 2017, a man entered a pawn shop in the Church Street and Shuter Street area

- he walked up to the jewelry display counter, removed a hammer from his jacket pocket, and smashed the glass display case

- he then reached into the broken display case, grabbed a quantity of expensive jewelry, and was last seen fleeing westbound on Shuter Street

- the value of the stolen jewelry is approximately $20,000

The man is described as black, 18-19, 5’6”, thin build, wearing a dark-coloured baseball hat, black jacket, light-blue jeans, black shoes with a large white Nike "swoosh" logo on the toe area.

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 Allyson Douglas-Cook, Corporate Communications, for Detective Timothy Walther, 51 Division

Driver and motorcyclist safety reminders

Driver and motorcyclist safety reminders

Monday, July 10, 2017 - 12:23 PM
Traffic Services:  416-808-1900

Improving road safety and traffic flow for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists is one of our goals in support of the Service priority and commitment to safe communities and neighbourhoods. 

This initiative also supports a component of the City of Toronto – Vision Zero Road Safety Plan. Vision Zero is a comprehensive five-year (2017-2021) action plan focused on reducing traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries on Toronto's streets. The plan prioritizes the safety of our most vulnerable road-users, through a range of initiatives.

Since January 1, 2017, the Toronto Police Service has recorded 191 motorcycle-involved collisions. Toronto Police Service Traffic Services would like to remind both car drivers and motorcycle riders to exercise caution when operating their vehicles to help reduce collisions and save lives.

Motorcycle rider safety tips

1) Take a course: it’s important for you to learn how to drive a motorcycle safely and to be evaluated by an instructor. Your skill-set will develop as you learn to control the motorcycle. The motorcycle shouldn’t control you.

2) Make sure you have proper riding gear: a helmet is required by law, but riders should also think of wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, ankle boots and a jacket (even when it’s hot outside). Riding in the sun constantly drains you, and you should think about reducing road rash in case of a fall. 

3) Make yourself visible: many collisions are caused by a motor vehicle turning into the path of a motorcycle driver. You want other drivers to see you. Wear a reflective vest or contrasting colours and continually try to make eye contact with drivers to be sure they’re aware of you. 

4) Slow down: most fatal collisions are caused by excessive speed. Motorcycles are unstable vehicles and they have a limited grip on the road. You don’t want to lose control with excessive speed, especially around a turn. 

5) Don’t ride impaired: you shouldn’t ride a motorcycle or drive a vehicle after drinking alcohol or consuming drugs, and you shouldn’t ride when you’re tired. You need 100 per cent of your attention and focus when operating a motorcycle. 

6) Ride with a buddy: riding with friends allows you to occupy a full lane. This increases your visibility and you can keep an eye on one another if something goes wrong. 

7) Make sure your motorcycle is properly maintained: check your vehicle frequently for general maintenance and problems. Tire pressure is especially important. The contact patches of your tires are about the size of a footprint. This small area is all that keeps you on the road. Any problems with tire pressure can be dangerous. 

8) Communicate with other drivers: attempt to make eye contact with other drivers, making sure they’re aware of you and your movements. Consider using hand signals prior to turning or changing lanes as indicator lights on motorcycles are very small. Also, if you’re comfortable with a specific group of cars, stay with them. 

9) Scan the road: many collisions are caused when cars turn into the path of motorcycles or come out of driveways. If you’re aware of what’s happening around you, you can avoid dangerous situations. Your head should be moving, checking your mirrors, and your eyes constantly scanning the road when riding on a motorcycle. 

10) Refresh your skills: no matter how long you have been riding, you will be rusty after a few months. Your skills and association with a motorcycle deteriorate quickly when not riding, even for a short period of time. Take a refresher course if it’s been a while since you’ve ridden. Ask yourself, can I improve? Am I the best and safest driver I can be? 

Car driver safety tips for motorcycles

Here are some general rules to keep in mind the next time you share the road with motorcycles.

1) Follow the five-second rule: increase your driving distance when you find yourself behind a motorcycle and maintain a space or distance equivalent to at least five seconds.

2) Adjust your driving for poor or inclement weather: inclement weather is even more hazardous for a motorcycle rider than it is for a car driver. If a motorcycle is ahead of you, anticipate the rider might face challenges that you may not give them extra space.

3) Look before you turn: most often, when a vehicle makes a left or right turn, and is involved in a collision, the driver often states they did not see the motorcyclist. The reality is they should have. Take a second or third look before making that turn. Adjust your turn so you can see past any obstructions preventing you from making sure the road is clear. As drivers, you are responsible for all movements made by your vehicle.

3) Check your blind spots often: since motorcycles are much smaller than cars, it's that much easier for them to slip into your blind spot - especially when they're attempting to pass you. Don’t be a lazy driver. Check your blind spots regularly and, in particular, before starting a lane change.

4) Be a co-operative driver: this tip goes for all kinds of safe driving. Just be courteous. All road-users make mistakes. Don’t make a mistake that will cost someone their life. Communicating with other road-users so both your actions and theirs will be known, helps reduce the chances of a collision.

Safe operation, regardless of the type of vehicle a person operates, is critical to the safety of all road-users. Together we can make the roads safer by following all the rules.

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Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Constable Clint Stibbe, Traffic Services

Toronto Police Service collision reporting for all motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians

Toronto Police Service collision reporting for all motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians

Friday, July 7, 2017 - 8:48 AM
Traffic Services:  416-808-1900

The Toronto Police Service would like to remind the public of how, where, and when, a collision must be reported. 

A Collision Reporting Centre (CRC) is a facility which was created to help motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians report motor vehicle collisions in which they have been involved. 

The Ministry of Transportation defines a collision as contact resulting from the motion of a motor vehicle or street car or its load that produces property damage, injury, or death.

Collisions which police will attend

• The collision involves a fatality 
• A personal injury collision where a person is taken to hospital directly from the scene of the collision in an ambulance 
• Any criminal activity involved in a collision (e.g., impaired driving, stolen vehicle, assault) 
• Collisions involving a person who is uninsured or is a suspended driver (simply not having an insurance card does not necessarily mean the vehicle is not insured. These collisions can be referred to the CRC) 
• Any collision involving a pedestrian, cyclist or person on a wheeled device which is reported immediately and at the scene of the collision 
• Any collision involving damage to highway or public property 
• Service vehicle involved collisions 
• Collisions that are reported and/or have occurred between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., where any vehicle is not drivable 
• Collisions involving transportation of hazardous goods where the hazardous goods have been compromised

If the collision you are involved in does not meet the above criteria, but does meet the minimum requirements set out by the Ontario Highway Traffic Act to report the collision to police, you must report your collision at a CRC. 

What are Collision Reporting Centres?

A Collision Reporting Centre (CRC) is a facility created to help motorists, cyclists and pedestrians report motor vehicle involved collisions. There are two Collision Reporting Centre locations in Toronto.

Locations of the Collision Reporting Centres

   North Collision Reporting Centre
   113 Toryork Drive, Toronto, ON M9L 1X9.
   Telephone: 416-808-2222 (then press 2 for further information)
   Open seven days a week, 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.

   East Collision Reporting Centre
   39 Howden Road, Scarborough, ON M1R 3C7.
   Telephone: 416-808-2222 (then press 2 for further information)
   Open seven days a week, 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.

What is the law on reporting a collision under the Highway Traffic Act?

The Highway Traffic Act requires that all collisions where persons suffer any level of injury, or damage valued at more than $2,000 (combined) to vehicles or property, or damage to any highway property be reported to police forthwith.

Can I report a collision without bringing in my vehicle?

A report will not be taken at the CRC if the involved vehicle and driver are not present. Without exception, towed vehicles must go directly to a CRC before repairs are started.

Additionally any person who attends a CRC must ensure that they have the other involved driver(s) information. This is necessary to complete the collision report.

Do I have to exchange information when involved in a collision?

Under the Highway Traffic Act, any person involved in a collision must provide their personal identification (driver's licence), vehicle, and insurance information to the other person(s) involved in the collision.

Do police have to attend the scene of the collision to take the report?

Police will not attend the scene of minor collisions which do not meet the criteria as noted above; involved parties will be directed to attend a CRC where appropriate. The collision report will be taken at the CRC.

For further information on how to report a collision, you may call 416-808-2222, then press 2.

Is a cyclist-involved dooring incident a motor vehicle collision?

No.

What is dooring?

When a parked vehicle’s occupant opens a door into a cyclist's path and the cyclist collides with the open door. This type of incident does not meet the definition of a collision under the Ministry of Transportation guidelines.

A dooring incident, when reported to police, will result in an officer being dispatched, and a dooring incident report being taken. 

The level of injury a person suffers in a dooring incident is not a deciding factor whether or not an officer will take the dooring incident report or attend the scene.

The fine upon conviction for a motor vehicle occupant committing a dooring-related offence is $300 plus a $60 victim fine surcharge and $5 court costs for a total of $365.

The Toronto Police Service would like to remind road-users that poor driving behaviour or traffic-related complaints may be reported to the Toronto Police Service by following the link below:
http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/core/driving_complaint.php.

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Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Constable Clint Stibbe, Traffic Services

Public Safety Alert, Internet transactions, How to protect yourself online

Public Safety Alert, Internet transactions, How to protect yourself online

Wednesday, July 5, 2017 - 12:29 PM
14 Division:  416-808-1400

The Toronto Police Service would like to remind the public to be careful when buying or selling merchandise through online classified advertisements.

Safety tips to help you complete your transaction online:

- meet the person in a safe public space to complete the transaction

- tell a friend or family member that you are going to meet someone for a purchase or a sale

- if you can, bring a family member or friend with you

- review all emails and addresses to ensure they are not fake

- search the name of the person you're going to meet, or the name of the business, online to see if anyone has reported that person or business as fraudulent

- read the advertisement completely

- fake websites will have spelling errors and links that do not function, or bad grammar

- do not make the deal outside of the website the item is being sold on (some websites offer money-back guarantees) 

- make sure you read the entire policy of the website before you buy or sell merchandise

- do not provide personal information to anyone over the internet

- do not send money to receive money

- do not wire money to an individual

- do not meet the person at your home

For more information about online scams, click here.

This is not a complete list of precautions that you can take and does not ensure that you will not be defrauded. This will, however, reduce the likelihood of falling for a scam.

For more generalized information about frauds, please visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Mickael Ferreira, 14 Division

Public Safety Alert, Internet transactions, How to protect yourself online

Public Safety Alert, Internet transactions, How to protect yourself online

Wednesday, July 5, 2017 - 12:29 PM
14 Division:  416-808-1400

The Toronto Police Service would like to remind the public to be careful when buying or selling merchandise through online classified advertisements.

Safety tips to help you complete your transaction online:

- meet the person in a safe public space to complete the transaction

- tell a friend or family member that you are going to meet someone for a purchase or a sale

- if you can, bring a family member or friend with you

- review all emails and addresses to ensure they are not fake

- search the name of the person you're going to meet, or the name of the business, online to see if anyone has reported that person or business as fraudulent

- read the advertisement completely

- fake websites will have spelling errors and links that do not function, or bad grammar

- do not make the deal outside of the website the item is being sold on (some websites offer money-back guarantees) 

- make sure you read the entire policy of the website before you buy or sell merchandise

- do not provide personal information to anyone over the internet

- do not send money to receive money

- do not wire money to an individual

- do not meet the person at your home

For more information about online scams, click here.

This is not a complete list of precautions that you can take and does not ensure that you will not be defrauded. This will, however, reduce the likelihood of falling for a scam.

For more generalized information about frauds, please visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Mickael Ferreira, 14 Division

Homicide #23/2017, Regent Street and Cole Street, Lemard Champagnie, 30

Homicide #23/2017, Regent Street and Cole Street, Lemard Champagnie, 30

Monday, July 3, 2017 - 1:38 PM
51 Division:  416-808-7400

On Sunday, July 2, 2017, at 9:12 p.m., officers responded to a call for a shooting in the Regent Street and Cole Street area.

Officers arrived to find a man with life-threatening injuries. He was taken to hospital via emergency run, where he was pronounced.

Suspects were seen fleeing the scene in a dark-coloured SUV.

The victim has been identified as Lemard Champagnie, 30, of Toronto.

A post-mortem examination has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2017, 11 a.m..

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, 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 David Hopkinson, Corporate Communications, for Detective Andy Singh, Homicide

Lemard Champagnie, 30, victim in Homicide #23/2017

Holiday on-street parking enforcement

Holiday on-street parking enforcement

Saturday, July 1, 2017 - 9:16 AM
Parking Enforcement: 416-808-6600

Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement will not be enforcing the following on-street parking bylaws during the Canada Day public holiday on Saturday July 1, 2017, and also on the observed Canada Day holiday on Monday July 3, 2017:

- Pay-and-Display/Metered Areas
- Rush-Hour Routes
- Posted signs indicating Monday-to-Friday regulations

All other areas and parking offences will continue to be enforced.

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Constable Craig Brister, Corporate Communications, for Brian Moniz, Acting Officer-in-Charge, Parking Enforcement Operations

Pride Streetfair Friday, June 23, 2017, to Sunday, June 25, 2017, Road closures

Pride Streetfair Friday, June 23, 2017, to Sunday, June 25, 2017, Road closures

Friday, June 23, 2017 - 10:14 AM
Public Safety - Special Events:  416-808-5046

Pride Toronto will celebrate Pride Month with a “Streetfair” in the Church/Wellesley Villagecommunity. 

The road closure for this streetfair will begin at 6 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2017, and end at 6 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2017.

As of 6 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2017, Church Street will be fully closed to all vehicular traffic, from the north side of Carlton Street to the south side of Hayden Street. Wellesley Street East will also be closed from Yonge Street to Jarvis Street.

TTC buses will not have access to Wellesley subway station. All buses will be re-routed.

Vehicles in the area may experience traffic delays.

This event will proceed regardless of weather conditions.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Allyson Douglas-Cook, Corporate Communications, for Constable Brenda Norrmalm, Public Safety - Special Events

The Chinese & Southeast Asian Legal Clinic (CSALC)

The Metro Toronto Chinese& Southeast Asian LegalClinic (MTCSALC) has changed its name to theChinese & Southeast AsianLegal Clinic (CSALC).

As part of this rebranding, CSALC is also launching a toll-free number to provide summary legal advice and referral services across Ontario to low-income, non-English speaking individuals in the Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian communities.

Ontario Toll-Free Number 

安省免費長途電話號碼 

Đường dây viễn liên miễn phí tỉnh Ontario: 

1-844-971-9674

Assistance sought identifying man wanted in stabbing investigation, Sherbourne Street and Dundas Street East area, Security camera images of man released

Assistance sought identifying man wanted in stabbing investigation, Sherbourne Street and Dundas Street East area, Security camera images of man released

Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 6:52 AM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance identifying a man wanted in a stabbing investigation. 

It is reported that: 

- on Sunday, June 18, 2017, at 3:46 a.m., a 22-year-old man was approached by a man in the Sherbourne Street and Dundas Street East area

- a verbal dispute ensued and the 22-year-old man followed the other man to a nearby apartment building

- a physical altercation ensued and the 22-year-old man was stabbed.

- the 22-year-old man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries 

The other man is described as 25-40, thin, short black hair. He was wearing a black baseball hat, baggy grey or black hooded sweatshirt, white undershirt, dark calf-length shorts and blue Nike Jordan shoes.

Security camera images of the man are 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, 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 Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective David Wallace, 51 Division

  

Police seek assistance identifying man in Sexual Assault investigation, Shuter Street and Sherbourne Street area

Police seek assistance identifying man in Sexual Assault investigation, Shuter Street and Sherbourne Street area

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - 12:18 PM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance identifying a man involved in an ongoing Sexual Assault investigation. 

It is reported that: 

- on Saturday, June 19, 2017, at approximately 11 a.m., a 27-year-old woman was in theShuter Street and Sherbourne Street area

- she was sexually assaulted by a man

- the man was last seen walking west on Shuter Street

He is described as black, 18-20, 5'6"-5'8", 150 lbs., muscular build, dark short hair with slight facial stubble. He was described as having a round baby-looking face, wearing a red T-shirt, black jeans. He was carrying a dark-coloured backpack 

To view security camera video, click here

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.


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.

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Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Niki Spyropoulos, 51 Division

Man to be identified in Sexual Assault investigation

Sexual Assault Alert, Ala Al Safi, 27, faces two charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault, Police concerned there may be other victims

Sexual Assault Alert, Ala Al Safi, 27, faces two charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault, Police concerned there may be other victims

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - 8:56 AM
51 Division:  416-808-7474

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in a Sexual Assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- a man was diagnosed with HIV in February 2011 

- he met a 24-year-old man in July 2011

- they met via an online classified personal ad and engaged in an intimate relationship

On Monday, April 10, 2017, Ala Al Safi, now 27, of Toronto, was charged with:

1) Aggravated Sexual Assault


It is further alleged that: 

- the same man met a 21-year-old man in December 2016

- they met on an online dating website and engaged in an intimate relationship

- on both encounters, the man failed to disclose his HIV status. As a result, both victims were diagnosed with HIV. 

Ala Al Safi, 27, of Toronto, was arrested on Monday, June 19, 2017, and charged with:

1) Aggravated Sexual Assault

He appeared in court at College Park on Monday, June 19, 2017, 10 a.m., room 501.

Police are concerned there may be other victims

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.

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Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Detective Marina Garland, Sex Crimes

Ala Al Safi, 27, faces two charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault. Police concerned there may be other victims

Man charged with assaulting Parking Enforcement Officer, Church Street and Front Street East area

Man charged with assaulting Parking Enforcement Officer, Church Street and Front Street East area

Friday, June 16, 2017 - 10:08 AM
Parking Enforcement:  416-808-6600

The Toronto Police Service would like to inform the public of an arrest in an Assault investigation. 

On Wednesday, June 14, 2017, a man was arrested for assaulting a Parking Enforcement Officer in the Church Street and Front Street East area.

It is alleged that: 

- the officer observed a vehicle parked in a no parking zone

- she approached the vehicle and advised the male driver to move his vehicle

- he failed to follow her direction

- she issued a ticket to the vehicle

- he got out of his vehicle, followed the officer and began yelling at her

- he then spat on her

Dean Christopher Barnes, 36, of Brampton, was arrested and has been charged with: 

1) Assault Peace Officer

He is scheduled to appear in court at College Park on Monday, August 14, 2017, 2 p.m., room 505. 

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.

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

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Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Staff Sergeant Jennifer Desson, Parking Special Operations

Sexual Assault Alert, Front Street East/Jarvis Street area, Man wanted, Security camera images of man released

Sexual Assault Alert, Front Street East/Jarvis Street area, Man wanted, Security camera images of man released

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 - 10:39 AM
Sex Crimes:  416-808-7474

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an ongoing Sexual Assault investigation

It is reported that:

- on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at 2 a.m., a 22-year-old woman was working in a building in theFront Street East/Jarvis Street area

- a man attempted to enter the building, which was closed to the public

- when the woman advised the man the building was closed, he attacked her

- he then sexually assaulted her

- the woman fought off the man, then he fled

The man is described as white, approximately 30, approximately 5'6", thin build, with brown curly hair. He was wearing a beige sweater, white shirt, blue pants and dark shoes.

Security camera images are now available.

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.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca

Constable Victor Kwong, Corporate Communications, for Detective Raj Patel, Sex Crimes

Men wanted in Robbery with Firearm investigation, Gould Street/Church Street area, Security camera images of men now available

Men wanted in Robbery with Firearm investigation, Gould Street/Church Street area, Security camera images of men now available

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 - 9:55 AM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is seeking assistance with a Robbery with Firearm investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Friday, June 9, 2017, a man was walking on Gould Street, towards Church Street

- when he felt he was being followed, he changed direction towards a more populated area

- three men in a group blocked his path and robbed the man of his necklace and earphones, assaulting him in the process

- when the man attempted to fight back, another man within the group displayed a firearm from his waistband

- the group then fled

Security camera images of the group are now available.

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 Victor Kwong, Corporate Communications, for Detective Tim Walther, 51 Division

51 Division starts anti-violence campaign

51 Division starts anti-violence campaign

Tuesday, June 6, 2017 - 8:47 AM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service 51 Division has started an anti-violence campaign in co-operation with the Church-Wellesley BIA. 

The campaign features posters that say, "Hate is a Crime, Being Human Isn't" and postcards that indicate how to contact police in a variety of ways. These have been distributed throughout the Church-Wellesley area. Social media is being used to further advance the message. 

51 Division Detective Henry Dyck notes that, "In 2016, LGBT people faced more hate crime assaults than any other identified group. As we enter PRIDE month, a time when trans people are often targeted for abuse, we want everyone to know that hate is unacceptable, and encourage the community to report it.”

Unit Commander A/Superintendent Steven Molyneaux adds, “The LGBT community is a large and important part of the cultural mosaic of 51 Division, and the Toronto Police Service believes everyone has the right to live in a safe, violence-free environment." 

The campaign is now up and running. People encountering hate crime are being encouraged via this campaign to "Stop It, Report It."

Anyone who is a victim or witness to a hate crime 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.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Henry Dyck, 51 Division

Assistance sought identifying three men in Assault investigation, Queens Quay East and Lower Jarvis Street area, Security camera images of two men released

Assistance sought identifying three men in Assault investigation, Queens Quay East and Lower Jarvis Street area, Security camera images of two men released

Friday, June 2, 2017 - 4:08 PM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance identifying three suspects and additional information in an Assault investigation.

It is reported that;

- on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at 5 a.m., police were called about an assault in the Queens Quay East and Lower Jarvis Street area. 

- a man, 39, was driving a taxi cab when he was assaulted by three men

The three suspects were described as Asian. One suspect wore what was described as light-coloured clothing. The second suspect wore a white T-shirt. The third suspect wore a black baseball cap and a white T-shirt.

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

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Craig Brister, Corporate Communications, for Constable Kristopher Irwin, 51 Division