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Police request assistance with attempt abduction investigation, Composite sketch of suspect released
On Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 6 p.m., police responded to a call for an attempt abduction in the area of College Street/Dovercourt Road.
It is reported that:
- a 10-year-old boy was walking westbound on College Street from Dovercourt Road when he was approached by a man out front of 961 College Street
- the man took a hold of the boy's wrists and attempted to pull him
- the boy screamed and managed to escape and run home
The suspect is described as white, 6, medium build, with blonde sideburns. He had a skull tattoo on his right cheek and was wearing a blue/white baseball hat, red jacket, camouflage cargo pants, brown sandals with white socks. He also is believed to smoke.
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.
It is reported that:
- a 10-year-old boy was walking westbound on College Street from Dovercourt Road when he was approached by a man out front of 961 College Street
- the man took a hold of the boy's wrists and attempted to pull him
- the boy screamed and managed to escape and run home
The suspect is described as white, 6, medium build, with blonde sideburns. He had a skull tattoo on his right cheek and was wearing a blue/white baseball hat, red jacket, camouflage cargo pants, brown sandals with white socks. He also is believed to smoke.
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.
Man charged in historical sexual assault investigation
In May 2011, police began an investigation into allegations of a series of historical sexual assaults.
It is alleged that:
- the accused sexually assaulted five young girls over a period of time in both Toronto and York Region
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, Recardo Shawn Elliott, 33, of Richmond Hill, was charged with 22 sex-related offences.
Police believe there may be more victims.
The accused is employed as a roofer.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3148, 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.
It is alleged that:
- the accused sexually assaulted five young girls over a period of time in both Toronto and York Region
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, Recardo Shawn Elliott, 33, of Richmond Hill, was charged with 22 sex-related offences.
Police believe there may be more victims.
The accused is employed as a roofer.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3148, 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.
Teen charged in series of false 9-1-1 calls
Between December 2011 and February 2012, the Toronto Police Service received several 9-1-1 calls to the Warden Avenue/Cataraqui Crescent area.
It is alleged that:
- on Wednesday, December 21, 2012, at approximately 9 p.m., the caller reported a stabbing, gave suspect descriptions and an address at which the the suspects were last seen
- the call occupied five uniformed officers for a minimum of 90 minutes, Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Emergency Medical Services, the TPS Emergency Task Force, and an undisclosed number of plainclothes officers
- on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at approximately 7:45 p.m., the caller called 9-1-1, gave an address where he led operators to believe a serious incident was taking place, then hung up
- the call occupied four uniformed officers for a minimum of 45 minutes and an undisclosed number of plainclothes police officers
- on Monday, January 16, 2012, at approximately 8:45 p.m., the caller reported an armed robbery, gave suspect descriptions and a direction in which the suspects were seen fleeing
- the call occupied eight uniformed officers for a minimum of three hours, Toronto Community Housing Corporation security officers, and an undisclosed number of plainclothes police officers
- on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at approximately 10 p.m., the caller reported an armed robbery
- the call occupied nine uniformed officers for a minimum of one hour and 45 minutes and an undisclosed number of plainclothes police officers
- on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at approximately 8:15 p.m., the caller reported a person armed with a gun, gave a suspect description and a direction in which the suspect was seen fleeing
- the call occupied five uniformed officers for a minimum of 30 minutes and an undisclosed number of plainclothes police officers
- on Thursday, February 9, 2012, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the caller reported a fight in which the victim was bleeding from the head and stomach
- the call occupied five uniformed officers for a minimum of 45 minutes, Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Emergency Medical Services, and an undisclosed number of plainclothes police officers
- on Friday, February 10, 2012, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the caller reported a home invasion in progress and gave the address where it was happening
- the call occupied two uniformed officers for a minimum of 30 minutes and an undisclosed number of plainclothes police officers
- all the 9-1-1 calls were false
In addition, each call occupied one Communications Dispatcher and one Communications Call Taker, preventing them from answering real 9-1-1 calls. Several of the calls inconvenienced residents and people in the area of the alleged emergencies.
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, police executed a search warrant and arrested a 16-year old boy of Toronto.
He is charged with:
1) seven counts of Public Mischief
He was scheduled to appear in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East, on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 10 a.m.
It is alleged that:
- on Wednesday, December 21, 2012, at approximately 9 p.m., the caller reported a stabbing, gave suspect descriptions and an address at which the the suspects were last seen
- the call occupied five uniformed officers for a minimum of 90 minutes, Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Emergency Medical Services, the TPS Emergency Task Force, and an undisclosed number of plainclothes officers
- on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at approximately 7:45 p.m., the caller called 9-1-1, gave an address where he led operators to believe a serious incident was taking place, then hung up
- the call occupied four uniformed officers for a minimum of 45 minutes and an undisclosed number of plainclothes police officers
- on Monday, January 16, 2012, at approximately 8:45 p.m., the caller reported an armed robbery, gave suspect descriptions and a direction in which the suspects were seen fleeing
- the call occupied eight uniformed officers for a minimum of three hours, Toronto Community Housing Corporation security officers, and an undisclosed number of plainclothes police officers
- on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at approximately 10 p.m., the caller reported an armed robbery
- the call occupied nine uniformed officers for a minimum of one hour and 45 minutes and an undisclosed number of plainclothes police officers
- on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at approximately 8:15 p.m., the caller reported a person armed with a gun, gave a suspect description and a direction in which the suspect was seen fleeing
- the call occupied five uniformed officers for a minimum of 30 minutes and an undisclosed number of plainclothes police officers
- on Thursday, February 9, 2012, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the caller reported a fight in which the victim was bleeding from the head and stomach
- the call occupied five uniformed officers for a minimum of 45 minutes, Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Emergency Medical Services, and an undisclosed number of plainclothes police officers
- on Friday, February 10, 2012, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the caller reported a home invasion in progress and gave the address where it was happening
- the call occupied two uniformed officers for a minimum of 30 minutes and an undisclosed number of plainclothes police officers
- all the 9-1-1 calls were false
In addition, each call occupied one Communications Dispatcher and one Communications Call Taker, preventing them from answering real 9-1-1 calls. Several of the calls inconvenienced residents and people in the area of the alleged emergencies.
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, police executed a search warrant and arrested a 16-year old boy of Toronto.
He is charged with:
1) seven counts of Public Mischief
He was scheduled to appear in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East, on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 10 a.m.
Homicide #2/2012, Mike Pimentel, 24, Images of Person of Interest released
On Sunday, January 1, 2012, at 2:48 a.m., police responded to a call for a stabbing near 171 East Liberty Street.
See previous release.
The Homicide Squad has released two images of a woman who is classified as a Person of Interest.
The Homicide Squad is requesting the woman, or anyone who knows her identity, to come forward and speak with police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Squad, 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), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.
See previous release.
The Homicide Squad has released two images of a woman who is classified as a Person of Interest.
The Homicide Squad is requesting the woman, or anyone who knows her identity, to come forward and speak with police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Squad, 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), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.
Toronto man arrested for Indignity to a Dead Body Aaron Johnston, 23
On Wednesday February 1, 2012, police responded a call for unknown trouble in the area of Clendenan Avenue/Maria Street.
The lifeless body of a 31-year-old woman was discovered in a rolled-up carpet in a laneway.
It is alleged that:
- the accused moved a deceased woman's body from within an apartment, wrapped her body in a carpet, and left it in the laneway in the Clendenan Avenue/Maria Street area
On Thursday, February 16, 2012, Aaron Johnston, 23, of Toronto, was
arrested and charged with:
1) Performing an Indignity to a Dead Body
He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall, on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 2 p.m, room 101.
The lifeless body of a 31-year-old woman was discovered in a rolled-up carpet in a laneway.
It is alleged that:
- the accused moved a deceased woman's body from within an apartment, wrapped her body in a carpet, and left it in the laneway in the Clendenan Avenue/Maria Street area
On Thursday, February 16, 2012, Aaron Johnston, 23, of Toronto, was
arrested and charged with:
1) Performing an Indignity to a Dead Body
He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall, on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 2 p.m, room 101.
Correction regarding Project Enterprise
A news conference was held on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 10 a.m., at TPS Traffic Services.
See previous release.
A TPS spokesman said that John Keen was the owner of the Downtown Group. The spokesman was wrong. John Keen is the owner of Downtown Collision, at 165 Geary Avenue, in Toronto. The Downtown Group is not connected in any way with the investigation known as Project Enterprise. The TPS regrets any embarrassment caused.
See previous release.
A TPS spokesman said that John Keen was the owner of the Downtown Group. The spokesman was wrong. John Keen is the owner of Downtown Collision, at 165 Geary Avenue, in Toronto. The Downtown Group is not connected in any way with the investigation known as Project Enterprise. The TPS regrets any embarrassment caused.
Police request assistance with personal injury collision
On Wednesday February 15, 2012 at 3:30 p.m., police responded to a personal injury collision at Keele Street, south of Wilson Avenue.
It is reported that:
- a 66-year-old woman was walking north on the east sidewalk of Keele Street
- a tractor-trailer was northbound on Keele Street, in the curb lane
- the woman began to step out onto the road in an attempt to cross to the west side
- the woman was then struck by the tractor-trailer and pushed into the middle lane of northbound Keele Street
The woman was taken to hospital with 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.
It is reported that:
- a 66-year-old woman was walking north on the east sidewalk of Keele Street
- a tractor-trailer was northbound on Keele Street, in the curb lane
- the woman began to step out onto the road in an attempt to cross to the west side
- the woman was then struck by the tractor-trailer and pushed into the middle lane of northbound Keele Street
The woman was taken to hospital with 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.
Police request assistance with drug investigation, Marijuana grow-operation discovered by police
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, members of the Toronto Police Clandestine Laboratory Unit executed a search warrant at a home in the Neilson Road/Finch Avenue East area.
It is reported that:
- a soil-based marijuana grow-operation was discovered within a residential townhouse complex
- police seized 600 marijuana plants and growing equipment with a street value of $600,000
No arrests have yet been made. The investigation is continuing.
This type of situation is very concerning, as it puts public safety in jeopardy. The home was one of many units within a townhouse complex. The situation could have been much worse had fire broken out.
The Toronto Police Service would like to remind the public to be alert for marijuana grow-operations in their community.
If you have suspicions of unusual activity in your neighborhood, or if you have information, please 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.
It is reported that:
- a soil-based marijuana grow-operation was discovered within a residential townhouse complex
- police seized 600 marijuana plants and growing equipment with a street value of $600,000
No arrests have yet been made. The investigation is continuing.
This type of situation is very concerning, as it puts public safety in jeopardy. The home was one of many units within a townhouse complex. The situation could have been much worse had fire broken out.
The Toronto Police Service would like to remind the public to be alert for marijuana grow-operations in their community.
If you have suspicions of unusual activity in your neighborhood, or if you have information, please 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.
Five men face over 500 charges during Project Enterprise
In 2009, a joint forces investigation, "Project Enterprise," began. It involved the Toronto Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, Niagara Regional Police Service and the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Enforcement Unit. The project targeted the alleged fraudulent issuance of structural certificates for rebuilt vehicles and the selling of those salvaged vehicles. The investigation concluded on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, with the arrest of three men from Toronto and one from Niagara.
On June, 22, 2011, search warrants were executed in Niagara Region in relation to this investigation.
It is alleged that:
- John Keen owned and operated a body shop, Downtown Collision, at 165 Geary Avenue, Toronto
- Osvaldo Savia was the operator of Car Care Centre, at 24 Eddystone Avenue, Toronto
- Keen and Savia applied to the Ministry of Transportation to become Structural Inspection Stations and were granted certification
- both men entered into an agreement with an insurance appraiser, Giovanni Bellisario, who provided Keen and Savia with structural certificates
- Bellisario would attend various locations and conduct improper structural inspections of vehicles, although he was not qualified to conduct such inspections
- Bellisario would complete the required documentation and bring it to Keen and Savia
- Keen and Savia would sign the certificates indicating that the inspections were conducted
- the men would split the financial profits from the fraudulent inspections
- some of the vehicles inspected were stolen and re-vinned vehicles
- some of the vehicles were re-inspected and found not to meet safety requirements
- victims who purchased the rebuilt vehicles did so with the understanding that they were safe, legal and roadworthy
It is further alleged that:
- David De Oliveira is the sole owner of Prestige Collision at 62 Shaft Road, Toronto
- the accused imported a salvaged vehicle from the USA, removed the Vehicle Identification Number from the vehicle and placed it on a stolen vehicle,
- the accused then sold the stolen vehicle that had been re-vinned
It is further alleged that:
- Gabor Toth was in possession of several stolen vehicles that were re-vinned using VINs from the salvaged vehicles
On Thursday, February 16, 2012, John Keen, 51, of Toronto, was charged with:
1. 52 counts of Fraud Under
2. 52 counts of Uttering Forged Documents
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, Giovanni Bellisario, 53, of Toronto, was charged with:
1. 125 counts of Fraud Under
2. 125 counts of Uttering Forged Documents
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, Osvaldo Savia, 57, of Toronto, was charged with:
1. 73 counts of Fraud Under
2. 73 counts of Uttering Forged Documents
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, David De Oliveira, 33, of Toronto, was charged with:
1. Property Obtained by Crime Over
2. Fraud Over
3. two counts of Uttering Forged Documents
On Thursday, February 16, 2012, Gabor Toth, 39, of Toronto, was charged with:
1. seven counts of Property Obtained by Crime
2. three counts of Uttering Forged Documents
All five men are scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 1000 Finch Avenue West, room 306, 10 a.m.
On June, 22, 2011, search warrants were executed in Niagara Region in relation to this investigation.
It is alleged that:
- John Keen owned and operated a body shop, Downtown Collision, at 165 Geary Avenue, Toronto
- Osvaldo Savia was the operator of Car Care Centre, at 24 Eddystone Avenue, Toronto
- Keen and Savia applied to the Ministry of Transportation to become Structural Inspection Stations and were granted certification
- both men entered into an agreement with an insurance appraiser, Giovanni Bellisario, who provided Keen and Savia with structural certificates
- Bellisario would attend various locations and conduct improper structural inspections of vehicles, although he was not qualified to conduct such inspections
- Bellisario would complete the required documentation and bring it to Keen and Savia
- Keen and Savia would sign the certificates indicating that the inspections were conducted
- the men would split the financial profits from the fraudulent inspections
- some of the vehicles inspected were stolen and re-vinned vehicles
- some of the vehicles were re-inspected and found not to meet safety requirements
- victims who purchased the rebuilt vehicles did so with the understanding that they were safe, legal and roadworthy
It is further alleged that:
- David De Oliveira is the sole owner of Prestige Collision at 62 Shaft Road, Toronto
- the accused imported a salvaged vehicle from the USA, removed the Vehicle Identification Number from the vehicle and placed it on a stolen vehicle,
- the accused then sold the stolen vehicle that had been re-vinned
It is further alleged that:
- Gabor Toth was in possession of several stolen vehicles that were re-vinned using VINs from the salvaged vehicles
On Thursday, February 16, 2012, John Keen, 51, of Toronto, was charged with:
1. 52 counts of Fraud Under
2. 52 counts of Uttering Forged Documents
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, Giovanni Bellisario, 53, of Toronto, was charged with:
1. 125 counts of Fraud Under
2. 125 counts of Uttering Forged Documents
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, Osvaldo Savia, 57, of Toronto, was charged with:
1. 73 counts of Fraud Under
2. 73 counts of Uttering Forged Documents
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, David De Oliveira, 33, of Toronto, was charged with:
1. Property Obtained by Crime Over
2. Fraud Over
3. two counts of Uttering Forged Documents
On Thursday, February 16, 2012, Gabor Toth, 39, of Toronto, was charged with:
1. seven counts of Property Obtained by Crime
2. three counts of Uttering Forged Documents
All five men are scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 1000 Finch Avenue West, room 306, 10 a.m.
Homicide #2/2012, Mike Pimentel, 24, Media advisory, Thursday, February 16, 2012, 1 p.m., Headquarters, media gallery Update, Appeal for woman to contact police, Photograph of person of interest to be released
On Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 1 p.m., in the media gallery, Detective Sergeant Wayne Banks of the Homicide Squad will update the media on the investigation into Homicide #2/2012 and make an appeal for person of interest to contact police.
See previous release.
A photograph of this woman will be released during the conference.
Family of Mike Pimentel will also be at the conference.
The conference will not be available on the Bell TOC.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Wayne Banks at 416-808-7411, 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.
See previous release.
A photograph of this woman will be released during the conference.
Family of Mike Pimentel will also be at the conference.
The conference will not be available on the Bell TOC.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Wayne Banks at 416-808-7411, 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.

