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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a fraud investigation targeting the Jewish community.

It is reported that:

- on two separate occasions, a man has befriended two different women from the Jewish community, gaining their trust by sharing stories of Israel and talking about Judaism,

- once trust was established, the man said he was in need money and promised repayment, usually through money transfers,

- the women each gave the man cash, believing they were doing a good deed, however no repayment has been received.

The suspect is described as 45 to 50-years-old, 5’5”, medium build, clean shaven, wears eyeglasses and has an Israeli accent.

Police believe there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1307, 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 Thursday, December 1, 2011, the Toronto Police Service, in conjunction with the Victoria Police Department, concluded a parental abduction investigation that led to the arrest of a woman.

It is alleged that:

- in May 1993, the accused left Toronto taking her 20-month-old daughter, violating a custody order.

On May 29, 1993, police were contacted by the girl's father and police started an investigation.

Over the next 18 years, the police, advocacy groups for missing children and the girl's father followed up on tips.

On June 10, 1993, an arrest warrant was issued for Patricia O’Byrne, now 54, for:

1) Abduction in Contravention of a Custody Order

In September 2011, a tip was received through the Missing Children Society of Canada that the accused may be living on Vancouver Island.

On Thursday, December 1, 2011, with the assistance of the Victoria Police Department the accused was arrested in Victoria, BC.

The Canadian Centre for Child Protection/MissingKids.ca met with the abducted person and continues to provide support to her.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at College Park, on Monday December 5, 2011, room 501, at 10 a.m.

For all media inquiries, call Detective Sergeant Dean Burks at 416-808-5127

On Friday, December 2, 2011, between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m., 42 Division will be kicking off Project Rope. Officers will be riding TTC buses and speaking with riders about safety concerns regarding cellphones and other small handheld electrical devices and the theft of them.

TTC riders are being targeted either while waiting to board a bus, or on exiting the bus. Suspects are grabbing the device out of the hands of the users or asking for the time to lure the victim into taking out one of these devices at which time the suspect will grab the device and flee.

Officers will be using this opportunity to provide riders with safety tips to protect their personal property and enhance their awareness of crime prevention.

Please contact 42 Division Community Service Office for any further information at 416 808-4220 or 416-808-4296.

On Friday, December 2, 2011, between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m., 42 Division will be kicking off Project Rope. Officers will be riding TTC buses and speaking with riders about safety concerns regarding cellphones and other small handheld electrical devices and the theft of them.

TTC riders are being targeted either while waiting to board a bus, or on exiting the bus. Suspects are grabbing the device out of the hands of the users or asking for the time to lure the victim into taking out one of these devices at which time the suspect will grab the device and flee.

Officers will be using this opportunity to provide riders with safety tips to protect their personal property and enhance their awareness of crime prevention.

Please contact 42 Division Community Service Office for any further information at 416 808-4220 or 416-808-4296.

On Friday, December 2, 2011, between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m., 42 Division will be kicking off Project Rope. Officers will be riding TTC buses and speaking with riders about safety concerns regarding cellphones and other small handheld electrical devices and the theft of them.

TTC riders are being targeted either while waiting to board a bus, or on exiting the bus. Suspects are grabbing the device out of the hands of the users or asking for the time to lure the victim into taking out one of these devices at which time the suspect will grab the device and flee.

Officers will be using this opportunity to provide riders with safety tips to protect their personal property and enhance their awareness of crime prevention.

Please contact 42 Division Community Service Office for any further information at 416 808-4220 or 416-808-4296.

On Friday, December 2, 2011, between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m., 42 Division will be kicking off Project Rope. Officers will be riding TTC buses and speaking with riders about safety concerns regarding cellphones and other small handheld electrical devices and the theft of them.

TTC riders are being targeted either while waiting to board a bus, or on exiting the bus. Suspects are grabbing the device out of the hands of the users or asking for the time to lure the victim into taking out one of these devices at which time the suspect will grab the device and flee.

Officers will be using this opportunity to provide riders with safety tips to protect their personal property and enhance their awareness of crime prevention.

Please contact 42 Division Community Service Office for any further information at 416 808-4220 or 416-808-4296.

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

Kidus Kidane, 17, was last seen on Monday, November 21, 2011, at 8 a.m., in the Weston Road/Lawrence Avenue West area.

See previous release.

He was located on Wednesday, November 30, 2011.

In September 2011, the Toronto Police Service Drug Squad and 31 Division Community Response Officers started a drug investigation due to ongoing community concerns.

It is alleged that:

-the accused men sold heroin to an undercover police officer

It is further alleged that:

- on Tuesday, November 30, 2011, police executed six search warrants at homes and businesses and three vehicles within the 31 Division area

- police seized 84 grams of heroin and 161 grams of marijuana valued at $33,320 and $11,650 in Canadian and American currency

Nana Opoku, 27, of Toronto, has been charged with 11 drug-related offences, including Traffic in Heroin and Possession of Proceeds of Crime.

Kevin Prince, 54, of Toronto, has been charged with 11 drug-related offences, including Conspiracy to commit indictable offence, Possession for the Purpose Heroin and Possession of Proceeds of Crime.

Kwadwo Nimako, 28, of Toronto, is wanted for:

1) Traffic in Heroin,
2) Possession of Proceeds of Crime,
3) Conspiracy to commit indictable offence.

He is described as black, 6’1" and 180 lbs.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-6100, 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 Thursday, December 1, 2011, 10:30 a.m., at 12 Division, 200 Trethewey Drive, Detective Sergeant Colin Greenaway will update the media on an incident that occurred in the Jane Street/Lawrence Avenue West area and appeal for witnesses.

See previous release.

On Thursday, December 1, 2011, at approximately 1:05 a.m., police responded to a personal injury collision on Jane Street south of Lawrence Avenue West.

It is reported that:

- a 51-year-old man was struck by a motor vehicle that was northbound on Jane Street just south of Lawrence Avenue West

The man sustained major injuries and was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The name of the victim is not being released at this time.

Toronto Police Traffic Services are investigating this collision. 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.