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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an increase in break-and-enters into second-floor apartments in the area bounded by Lawrence Avenue West, Spadina Avenue, Yonge Street and Dupont Street.

Police are encouraging residents to consider the following steps to prevent criminals gaining access through windows or balconies:

- using exterior lighting in backyards if warranted

- arming residential alarms if installed

- avoiding storing ladders or outdoor furniture in exposed areas where they may be used as climbing tools

- using timers for interior and exterior lights

- while on vacation, have a trusted neighbour periodically check on your home

- reporting any suspicious persons or activity immediately to police

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During September, members of the Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes Unit, Organized Crime Enforcement Section, conducted an investigation into a scheme operating in the GTA.

It is alleged that:

- the accused fraudulently transfered $1,435,500 from a business account held by a major financial institution to another business account

- a portion of these funds were then used to purchase 9 kgs. of gold bullion with a value of approximately $528,000

- attempts to purchase an additional $680,000 in gold bullion were thwarted as a result of this investigation

On Wednesday, October 19, 2011, James Moundreas, 22, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

1) Conspiracy To Commit an Indictable Offence
2) Fraud Over
3) four counts of Identity Theft
4) two counts of Possession Property Obtained by Crime
5) Possess Instruments of Forgery and Fail to Comply – Probation

The accused was scheduled to appear in court at College Park, on Thursday, October 20, 2011, room 501, at 10 a.m.

On Wednesday, October 20, 2011, at 7:46 p.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision on Birchmount Road, at Allanford Road.

It is reported that:

- a 41-year-old man, driving a Mazda car was westbound on Allanford Road, making a left turn at Birchmount Road, to proceed south

- a 46-year-old man was crossing Birchmount Road, on the south side, when he was struck by the driver of the Mazda, knocking him to the ground

- the driver stopped, exited his vehicle and attended to the injured man

- the driver and the injured man were then struck by a Toyota Sienna vehicle, driven by a 58-year-old man, who was travelling northbound on Birchmount Road,

- both men were pinned for a short time beneath the van.

The injured man and the driver of the Mazda sustained life-threatening injuries.

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), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a suspicious incident.

It is reported that:

- on Monday, October 17, 2011, at 3:30 p.m., a 12-year-old boy was walking through the southeast end of a park in the Melgund Road/Wells Hill Avenue area

- the boy was approached by a man, who walked up behind him, and grabbed him by the wrist

- the boy was able to free himself

The suspect is described as white, 50, 5'6", medium build, wrinkled face, white hair with a white beard. He was last seen wearing a black puffy jacket and beige pants.

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.

On Tuesday, October 19, 2011, at 9:47 p.m., police responded to a personal injury collision in the southbound lanes of the Don Valley Parkway, under the Lawrence Avenue East overpass.

It is reported that:

- a 38-year-old man, driving a tractor/trailer, was southbound on the Don Valley Parkway, approaching the Lawrence Avenue East overpass

- the driver lost control of the truck, causing it to jackknife and hit the overpass barrier and support columns

- two other involved vehicles, a Toyota Camry and Saturn, crashed into the truck, with the Toyota Camry coming to rest on top of the Saturn

- a passenger from the truck was ejected upon impact into the barrier

- four involved people were sent to hospital, including the truck driver, with non-life-threatening injuries.

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), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.