Posts Tagged ‘Crime Statistics’

On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, the Toronto Police Service issued a news release regarding a sexual assault investigation.

It was reported that:

- some time in late March or early April 2012, a 13-year-old boy was sitting on a park bench, with his bicycle, in Rowntree Mills Park, in the Finch Avenue West/Islington Avenue area

- a man approached the boy and engaged him in a conversation

- the man left, but returned a short time later and sexually assaulted the boy

See previous release.

Police have released a composite sketch of the suspect.

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 defined by the Criminal Code of Canada as 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 Unit website.

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a sexual-assault investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at 10:45 p.m. a 19-year-old woman was walking in the Cummer Avenue/Snowcrest Avenue area

- a man approached her from behind and sexually assaulted her

- the man was last seen fleeing east along Cummer Avenue

The man is described as white, with a tanned complexion, 23-26, 6’-6’5”, chubby face with black goatee. He was last seen wearing a red baseball cap, a red T-shirt, black shorts, running shoes and carrying a red/white gym bag.

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 defined by the Criminal Code of Canada as 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 Unit website.

The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.

Antoni Harytanowicz, 89, was last seen on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at 12:35 p.m., in the Dufferin Street/Eglinton Avenue West area.

See previous release.

He was located on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 2 p.m.

This is the latest version of 11 Division’s “Wanted Ones.”

We are requesting the public’s assistance locating Wilson Yeung, 25 , Toronto.

He is wanted for:

1) Mischief Under
2) Assault Causing Bodily Harm
3) Assault with Weapon
4) Fail to Comply Recognizance

For further information, please visit our 11 Division Facebook page and follow @MASON8556 on Twitter.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1100, 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.

The Police Officer of the Year Award is an annual tribute dinner held by the Toronto Region Board of Trade.

The Board created the award in 1967. Its purpose is to recognize members of the Toronto Police Service who have made significant contributions to making Toronto one of the safest cities in the world. Each month, an officer is selected for Police Officer of the Month, based on the following criteria: bravery, humanitarianism, superior investigative work and outstanding police skills.

Three years ago, the TPS Business Excellence Award was created. Its purpose is to recognize members of the Toronto Police Service who have made significant contributions to the Toronto Police Service and the City of Toronto. Each submission is judged on the following criteria: innovation, community service, technical achievement and customer service and reliability.

This year's Police Officer of the Year event will be held at the Toronto Region Board of Trade, 1 First Canadian Place, on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at 6 p.m.

Click here for promotional video for the Award dinner event.

Leading up to the event, we will be presenting the stories of those nominated for the Police Officer of the Year and for the TPS Business Excellence Award.

Police Officer of the Month for April 2012: Constable Mark Weber, 54 Division

Between July 16, 2011 and October 27, 2011 a man armed with a handgun was alleged to have committed 14 pharmacy robberies. Often, the man fled on a scooter.

On November 4, 2011, Constable Weber was assigned to observe a pharmacy while in plainclothes, in hopes of making an arrest. While on his assignment Constable Weber saw a man on a red scooter park near the pharmacy. It is alleged that the man placed a cloth mask over his face prior to entering the store. Constable Weber alerted other officers in the area and quickly took up position outside the pharmacy.

The man allegedly produced a handgun and ordered the pharmacist to hand over the narcotics from the safe. As the man exited the store, Constable Weber initiated a gunpoint arrest and identified himself as a police officer. The man got into a physical struggle with Weber, and the two men fell to the ground, still struggling. Weber's handgun was unholstered as they fought. Three citizens immediately came to Weber's assistance. Realizing that Weber was a police officer, they assisted him in subduing and securing the man.

In recognition of his brave actions and dedication to duty, Constable Mark Weber has been selected as Police Officer of the Month for April 2012.

For further information, please contact TPS Corporate Communications at 416-808-7100 or Matthew Kofsky, Toronto Region Board of Trade, at 416-862-4558.

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Antoni Harytanowicz, 89, was last seen on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at 12:35 p.m., in the Dufferin Street/Eglinton Avenue West area.

He is described as white, 5'6", 150 lbs., with grey-and-white hair, bluish green eyes, missing teeth, and a mole above his left eyebrow. He was wearing a blue short-sleeve shirt with white stripes, and black pants. He uses a wheelchair with small wheels.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1300, 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.

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an increase of stolen vehicles in the Bathurst Street/Lawrence Avenue West area.

It is reported that:

- since January 2013, there have been a number of reported stolen Toyota vehicles from driveways or residential streets

There appears to be no sign of the vehicles being damaged to gain entry.

Members of the public are being asked to ensure that their vehicles are secured and locked while parked, and to account for all keys and electronic transmitters, securing them in their homes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300, 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.

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a sexual assault investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at 10:02 p.m., police responded to a call for a sexual assault at York University

- between 7:30 p.m and 8 p.m., a 19-year-old woman was approached by a man in the Scott Library, at York University

- the man started a conversation with the women

- the man sexually assaulted the woman

He is described as a brown, 20-30, 5’8" with dark frizzy hair. He was last seen wearing a dark-blue vest over a black or dark-blue T-shirt and blue jeans. The suspect was also carrying a black string-style bag with yellow stripes and a black laptop bag.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, 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.

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing woman.

Julie Popa, 30, was last seen on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in the King Street West/Dufferin Street area.

She is described as white, 5'8", 180 lbs., with shoulder-length brown hair and brown eyes. She was wearing blue pants with a white stripe down the leg and a white sweater with brown sleeves.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, 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.

The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.

Jae Hoon Kang, 43, was last seen on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at approximately 5 p.m., in the Lakeshore Boulevard West/Ninth Street area.

See previous release.

He was located on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at approximately 9 p.m.