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Man and woman face six charges in home invasion investigation

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of charges in a home invasion investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, at 3:30 p.m., a man and woman walked into an apartment in the King Street/Dufferin Street area

- the woman armed herself with a 12" butcher knife from the kitchen

- the man and woman demanded the homeowner, a 77-year-old man, pay them $5,000

- the man and woman forced the victim to provide them with his bank card and PIN

- the victim was tied with duct tape to a chair

- both suspects fled the scene after stealing a watch from the victim

- the victim managed to free himself and flee the scene

On Tuesday, January 31, 2012, police arrested Shawn Pugliese, 50, of no fixed address, who has been charged with:

1) Robbery
2) Weapons Dangerous
3) Forcible Confinement

On October 8, 2011, police arrested Nicole Clement, 37, of Toronto, who has been charged with:

1) Robbery
2) Weapons Dangerous
3) Forcible Confinement

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, 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.

Homicide #6/2012

On Friday, January 27, 2012, at 6:35 p.m., police responded to a call for unknown trouble in the Chesley Avenue/Brock Avenue area.

It is reported that:

- police located a 41-year-old woman suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to the body

The woman was taken to hospital and later died.

A post-mortem examination has yet to be scheduled.

The name of the victim is being withheld, pending notification of next-of-kin.

Police are asking anyone who was in the Chesley Avenue/Brock Avenue area, or anyone with information, to contact Detective Scott Purches at 416-808-7816, 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 voyeurism investigation, Update, YouTube video released

On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, the Toronto Police Service issued a news release regarding an update in a voyeurism investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 8:55 p.m., a woman entered a washroom at Stacy Lecture Hall, at York University

- the woman noticed, in one of the washroom stalls, large shoes that appeared to belong to a man

- the woman exited the washroom and waited outside with a friend

- the woman activated the security alarm button

- the man exited the washroom and fled the scene

The suspect is described as brown, 21-23, 6’, 185 lbs., short, chinstrap beard, and a square jaw. He was last seen wearing dark-blue or black jeans, flat brown or dark-green shoes with beige soles and two lines down the side, a dark-grey hoodie with a black jacket over the top and carrying a dark brown or black backpack.

See previous release.

A YouTube video has been released. Please click here for the video.

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.

Man wanted in mischief/break-and-enter investigation, Security camera image of suspect released

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance identifying a suspect in a mischief/break-and-enter investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 3:15 a.m., a man entered an apartment building on Oak Street

- the man used a brick to smash the large glass door in the main lobby, then enter the common areas of the building

- the man is also believed to be responsible for several break-and-enters in the area

The suspect is described as white, 20-25, 5’7”-5’10”, with short, dark hair and thick, bushy eyebrows. He was last seen wearing a black cloth coat, a black sweatshirt , a white undershirt showing at the collar, faded black denim jeans, and black runners with white accents.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, 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 faces two charges in marijuana investigation

On Thursday, January 26, 2012, at 12:15 p.m., officers from the Toronto Drug Squad executed a search warrant at a home in the O’Connor Drive/ Bermondsey Road area.

It is alleged that:

- police seized approximately 800 marijuana plants

Lawrence Johnson, 46, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

1) Produce Marijuana
2) Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Marijuana

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall, on Friday, January 27, 2012, at 10 a.m., room 103.

Man wanted in aggravated assault investigation, Photograph of wanted man released

On Friday, January 27, 2012, at 12:15 a.m., police responded to a call for a stabbing at 101 Humber Boulevard.

It is alleged that:

- a man stabbed a woman in the chest with a knife

- the man fled the apartment

- the man then stabbed a man in the chest, several times, in the same building

- the man then left the apartment building in an unknown direction

Both victims were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Jason Gardner, 27, of no fixed address, is wanted for:

1) two counts of Aggravated Assault

He is described as 6’ and 181 lbs., He was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, black shoes, black pants and black toque

He is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach. Call 9-1-1.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1200, 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.

Traffic Fatality #2/2012

On Thursday, January 12, 2012, at 5:59 a.m., police responded to a personal injury collision at Neilson Road at Finch Avenue East.

See previous release.

On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. the woman succumbed to her 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.

Five men arrested in armed robbery investigation

On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at 10 p.m., police responded to an armed robbery at 1962 Avenue Road, the Lobster Trap Restaurant.

It is alleged that:

- five men entered the restaurant with their faces covered,

- the men, armed with guns and a knife, ordered the three employees and eight patrons to ground,

- the men then robbed the occupants of their money and cell phones,

- the men then removed money from the cash registers and liquor from the bar before fleeing.

The men were arrested a short time later.

Brian Pich, 23, of Mississauga, Javon Edwards, 24, of Toronto, Brian Mensah, 22, of Toronto, Awale Dirie, 18, of Toronto, and Aman Ali, 18, of Toronto, are each charged with:

1) 11 counts of Robbery while armed with a firearm,
2) 11 counts of Forcible confinement,
3) Disguise with intent,
4) Assault with weapon,
5) Weapons dangerous.

In addition, Brian Mensah is charged with:

1) three counts of Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order,
2) Fail to comply with recognizance,
3) Fail to comply with probation.

In addition, Aman Ali is charged with:
1) two counts of Fail to comply with probation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, 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.

Homicide #5/2012, Chris Thompson, 35, Update, Security camera video on YouTube

On Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 12:46 p.m., police responded to a shooting call at 31 Tapscott Road, at the Cut Creator barber shop.

See previous release.

Click here for YouTube video of suspect on security camera footage

Anyone with information is asked to contact police 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.

Homicide #5/2012, Chris Thompson, 35, Update, Security camera video on YouTube

On Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 12:46 p.m., police responded to a shooting call at 31 Tapscott Road, at the Cut Creator barber shop.

See previous release.

Click here for YouTube video of suspect on security camera footage

Anyone with information is asked to contact police 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.