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

Robert Keewatin, 69, was last seen on Saturday, February, 25, 2012, at 12:20 p.m., in the Dundas Street East/Victoria Street area.

See previous release.

He was located on Thursday, March 8, 2012, at 11:58 a.m.

On Thursday, March 8, 2012, police arrested four people in connection with a fraud investigation.

It is alleged that:

- between November 2011 and February 2012, the accused would target elderly people in the GTA

- the suspects would stand behind their victims while in a store, waiting to pay

- the suspects would look over their shoulders while the victim entered their PIN

- once the victim left the store, one or more of the accused would distract the victim and pickpocket them

- they would then use the victim's debit or credit card to commit frauds

Eva Caldaras, 27; Mariea Nicolaie, 29; Guta Stancu, 29; Samuiel Caldaras, 26; all of Toronto, have been charged with:

1) a total of 543 fraud-related charges.

They are scheduled to appear in court at College Park, on Friday, March 9, 2012, room 509, at 10 a.m.

Police believe there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, 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.

In an effort to make the best use of police resources, a Lake Shore Boulevard foot patrol is replacing the 22 Division sub-station at the Toronto Police College, 70 Birmingham Street.

The sub-station will close on Friday, March 16, 2012, while the foot patrol begins on Monday March 19, 2012.

“This initiative brings the police back into the community rather than the community going to the police,” said 22 Division unit commander Superintendent James Ramer.

Statistical analysis demonstrated that the sub-station was not being used to its anticipated capacity. One full-time officer, working 220 days, completed 111 occurrences during the year.

The foot patrol will see two officers walk the beat on Lake Shore Boulevard West, from the Etobicoke Creek to the Humber River. The Toronto Police College and 22 Division draw 250 to 300 officers to south Etobicoke on a daily basis.

The foot patrol and sub-station closure were planned with community consultation. Police met with residents, the business community and local City Councillor Mark Grimes.

"I've met with both Superintendent Ramer and the local Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and everyone agrees this is a smart decision. We've heard from the community that they would rather have a presence on Lake Shore, and this responds to that," Councillor Grimes said. "It lets the officers from 22 Division interact directly with local residents and businesses on a day-to-day basis and really respond to local issues."

For further comment, please contact Superintendent James Ramer at 416-808-7094 or Councillor Mark Grimes at 416-397-9273.

To stay up to date on police issues in south Etobicoke please follow @The22News on Twitter or the 22 Division Facebook page.

On Wednesday, March 7, 2012, a man was investigated in a theft investigation and was subsequently charged in two robbery investigations.

It is alleged that:

- on Monday, November 14, 2011 the accused walked into a gas station at Dundas Street West/Islington Avenue, approached the counter with a gun and made a demand for cash

- on Friday, January 27, 2012, the accused entered a pharmacy on Rexdale Boulevard, armed with a weapon and made a demand for a quantity of drugs

Rick Szabo, 22, of Toronto, is charged with:

1. Robbery while Armed with a Firearm,
2. Robbery,
3. Weapons Dangerous,
4. Theft Under.

He appeared in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

The Toronto Police Service will be celebrating International Women’s Day on Thursday, 2011 March 8, 2012, at 11 a.m., in the lobby of Toronto Police Headquarters.

In adopting its resolution on the observance of International Women’s Day, the United Nations General Assembly cited two reasons: to recognize the fact that securing peace and social progress and the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms require the active participation, equality and development of women; and to acknowledge the contribution of women to the strengthening of international peace and security. This year’s theme is “Fighting Hunger – Feeding Minds”.

The event will feature Master of Ceremonies Anne-Marie Mediwake, co-host of CBC News Toronto, and Keynote Speaker Ms. Laila Velocci, Vice Principal of Francis Libermann Catholic High School.

Light refreshments will be served in the Grenville Lobby immediately following the ceremony.

Further information on this event can be obtained by contacting Sherene Stefaniuk at 416-808-0114 or via e-mail at sherene.stefaniuk@torontopolice.on.ca

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

Cathy Rocha, 75, was last seen on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at 8 a.m., in the French Avenue/Jane Street area.

See previous release.

She was located on Thursday, March 8, 2012, at 4 a.m.

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

Cathy Rocha, 75, was last seen on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at 8 a.m., in the French Avenue/Jane Street area.

See previous release.

She was located on Thursday, March 8, 2012, at 4 a.m.

On Thursday, March 8, 2012, at 3 p.m., at Blessed Cardinal Newman Catholic High School, 100 Brimley Road South, there will be an information session and photography opportunity for Project Ultimate Survivors.

Project Ultimate Survivors (Project US) is a Toronto Police Service 41 Division pilot project created by School Resource Officer Constable Michelle Tasse, in collaboration with numerous other Divisional officers, the Toronto Catholic District School Board and other outdoor professionals including Les Stroud (“Survivorman”).

Officers will participate in a mentoring capacity while helping outdoor professionals teach a host of wilderness skills. Officers will assist participants adapt these lessons for application in an urban environment.

A total of 24 youth participants, between 16 and 18, will be recruited from Blessed Cardinal Newman along with 24 officers identified from across the city to participate in this unique outdoor program.

Youth candidate selection will be facilitated by school administration in consultation with the program coordinators.

The pilot program will run between March 2012 and June 2012.

Purpose of the project:

1) Build, foster and maintain positive relationships between youth and members of the Toronto Police Service by mentoring throughout the program and sustained contact through social media outlets

2) Facilitate a safe learning environment that engages youth and police officers in the non-traditional form of outdoor experiential learning.

For the fourth year, the Black Community Police Consultative Committee (BCPCC) will host its popular event, "The Great Debate," on Thursday, March 8, 2012, at the Ontario Federation of Labour at 15 Gervais Drive. The event invites students from all over Toronto to participate in a debate. Our goal is to show black youth ways that they can positively engage in their community and use debating skills to express their differences of opinions.

The BCPCC mandate is to work together with the Toronto Police Service, (TPS), in an advisory capacity, to promote and advocate for competent, equitable policing and safe communities.

The Great Debate is an initiative that brings police officers and youth together to accomplish the following goals:

- improve the debating skills of youth
- give students the opportunity to practise their public-speaking skills
- bridge the divide between police and students

The Great Debate will run from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Students will participate in mini-debates at 10:45 a.m. and the main debate will be held at 1:20 p.m.

Approximately 80 students are expected to participate this year. Senior TPS officers will be in attendance.

For more information, please contact Joan Young at 416-396-4400, ext 20090.

About the BCPCC:

The Black Community Police Consultative Committee has been “working to bridge the divide” since 1987, with the mandate of working together with the Toronto Police Service in an advisory capacity to promote and advocate for competent, equitable policing and safe communities.

Contact: Kwesi Johnson, Vice-Chair, 416-416-438-3697 ext. 293 or
kwesijohnson@hotmail.com

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing woman.

Cathy Rocha, 75, was last seen on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at 8 a.m., in the French Avenue/Jane Street area.

She is described as white, 5’2”, 120 lbs., with grey/black short hair worn in four pony tails. She was last seen wearing a black winter jacket, black fur hat, black running shoes and glasses.

Police are concerned for her safety.

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.