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Since August 2011, numerous reports of thefts from autos have been investigated by police in 22 Division, in residential areas bounded by the Humber River, Eglinton Avenue West, Kipling Avenue and Bloor Street West.

It is alleged that:

- between August 2011 and October 12, 2011, more than 100 vehicles were entered and a variety of items taken from the vehicles

On Wednesday, October 12, 2011, Wesley Taylor, 22, of Toronto, was charged with 32 offences and Jeaneva Stewart, 37, of Toronto, was charged with 54 offences in relation to the thefts. On October 27, 2011, Gordon Stewart, 36, of Toronto, was charged with 54 offences in relation to the same investigation.

On Tuesday, November 15, 2011, Ryan Teek, 34, of Toronto, was charged with:

1. 20 counts of Theft Under
2. Attempt Theft Under
3. eight counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

He was scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at 2201 Finch Avenue West, room 206F.

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

Olegario Carlos Costa, 41, was last seen on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at 10:30 p.m., in the Dundas Street West/Scarlett Road area.

See previous release.

He was located on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at 12:30 p.m.

The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Olegario Carlos Costa, 41, was last seen on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at 10:30 p.m., in the Dundas Street West/Scarlett Road area.

He is described as white, 6’, 160 lbs., medium build, clean-shaven with black short hair. He was last seen wearing an orange long-sleeved shirt, a navy denim jacket, with a white fur collar, green cargo pants and black running shoes.

Police are concerned for his safety.

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.

On Saturday, October 8, 2011, police arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at 10:45 a.m., the accused offered a woman a car ride

- the accused then took the woman to the Kennedy Road/Lawrence Avenue East area and sexually assaulted her in his vehicle

It is further alleged that:

- on Thursday, October 6, 2011, at 11 p.m., the accused offered a second woman a car ride

- the accused then took the woman to a secluded location in the Wilson Avenue/York Mills Road area and sexually assaulted her in his vehicle

Samsuldeen Ajimotokan, 23, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1) three counts of Sexual Assault,
2) two counts of Assault,
3) Threatening Bodily Harm,
4) two counts of Threatening Death.

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall, on Saturday, October 8, 2011, room 101, at 10 a.m.

Police believe there may be more 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.

Between August 2011 and November 2011, members of the Toronto Police Service Drug Squad, with the assistance of Durham Regional Police Service, York Regional Police Service, Belleville Police Service and Hamilton Police Service, conducted an investigation into the alleged illicit sale and distribution of narcotics, primarily ecstasy and cocaine.

The investigation was Project Decepticon. It targeted a network of individuals alleged to be supplying and distributing ecstasy, cocaine and marijuana throughout Toronto. This investigation revealed the organization had ties to York Region, Durham Region, Hamilton and Belleville.

On Wednesday, November 16, 2011, Project Decepticon culminated with 26 search warrants executed at various addresses across the GTA. In total, 18 people were arrested and numerous drug-related and Criminal Code charges have been laid.

A news conference will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2011, at 1 p.m., at TPS headquarters, releasing further details on this investigation and displaying items seized.

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

Adrien Tallon, 15, was last seen on Saturday, November 12, 2011, at 3 a.m., in the Parliament Street/Queen Street East area.

See previous release.

He was located on Sunday, November 13, 2011, at 12:30 a.m.

On Sunday, November 13, 2011, the Toronto Police Service concluded its week long “STEP UP (Safety Tips for Educating Pedestrians in an Urban Population) and Be Safe” – Pedestrian Campaign. Pedestrian safety continues to be identified as a Toronto Police Service priority, with an increased focus on reducing injury and death to pedestrians through awareness, education and enforcement.

Of the 11,420 tickets issued:

• 782 tickets were issued for red/amber light - fail to stop
• 797 tickets were issued for Improper left/right turns
• 1,080 tickets were issued for disobeying stop signs
• 230 charges were laid for cyclist - ride in crosswalk/crossover
• 1,049 tickets were issued to pedestrians
• 58 charges were laid for disobeying School Bus signals
• 6,468 tickets were issued to motorists/cyclists for other hazardous offences that affected pedestrians

• An additional 1,470 parking offences were issued for interfering with the safe use of pedestrian crosswalks, crossovers and school zones.

This year there have been 31 traffic fatalities. Collision analysis shows that pedestrian fatalities represent approximately 50% of yearly traffic fatalities in Toronto. There have been 15 pedestrian fatalities this year.

All motorists, transit-users, cyclists and pedestrians are reminded that road safety is everyone’s responsibility, obey all traffic laws and be diligent when using our streets.

To learn more about the TPS Traffic Services Safety Program, that aims to reduce pedestrian injury and death through education and awareness, click here.

Traffic Services is dedicated to ensuring the safe and orderly movement of traffic within the City of Toronto. Stay informed with what’s happening at:
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On Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., at 54 Division, 41 Cranfield Road, Detective Richard Duffus will update the media on the investigation into a seizure of firearms, including stun guns disguised as cellphones.

Acting Director of Intelligence Operations of the Canada Border Services Agency Jerry Jesso will be in attendance.

A quantity of property seized, including a TEC-9 submachine gun, Cobra 9mm handgun, stun guns disguised as cellphones seized, will be on display.

See previous release.

The news conference will not be broadcast on the Bell TOC and will not be available in audio on the TPS website afterwards.

On Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at 7 a.m., on the Millwood Bridge, in the Pape Avenue/Donlands Avenue area, 53, 54 and 55 Division officers, in conjunction with the Ministry of Transportation, will be conducting a commercial vehicle inspection with a strong focus on driver and equipment safety conditions.

The Toronto Police Service is asking all commercial vehicle drivers to ensure their load is properly secured on their vehicles, as well as to complete a circle-check of their vehicle prior to the start of their day.

For more information, please contact Sergeant Jack West at 416-808-5424.