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On Tuesday, March 13, 2012, the Toronto Police Service issued a news release regarding a purse-snatching investigation.

See previous release.

It is alleged that:

- between February 2012 and March 2012, in the Dundas Street West and Rusholme Road area, a woman would whistle to her accomplice when she saw a woman walking

- the man would approach the victim from behind, grab the victim's purse from her shoulder and push the victim to the ground

Adam Canali, 22, of Brampton, has been charged with:

1) three counts of Robbery
2) three counts of Fail to comply Recognizance

Sandy Moniz, 36, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1) two counts of robbery

Police believe there may be more victims.

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.

On Monday, April 2, 2012, police responded to a call for a personal injury collision on Finch Avenue West, at Driftwood Avenue.

It is reported that:

- On Monday, April 2, 2012, at 5:55 a.m., a 44-year-old woman was driving a 2008 Pontiac eastbound on Finch Avenue West, in the curb lane

- a 47-year-old woman was on the south side of Finch Avenue West and attempted to cross to the north side of the street

- the woman was struck by the car

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.

On Friday, March 30, 2012, at 2:45 p.m., the Toronto Police Service Fugitive Squad arrested a man wanted by the Polk County (Wisconsin) Sheriff’s Department.

Michael Chamandy, 50, is a Canadian citizen with permanent resident status in the United States.

it is alleged that:

- the accused was being investigated for a robbery at a convenience store where a pursuit occurred

- the accused rammed a police car at a road block injuring a Polk County Sheriff

- the accused was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder, Reckless Endangerment, Attempting to Flee or Elude an Officer, Felony Criminal Damage, Operating while Intoxicated, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Possession of a short Barreled Shotgun or Rifle

- the accused was found guilty of Reckless Endangerment, Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, however he fled before sentencing

- the accused entered Canada on November 13, 2010, from the United States and took up residence in the Black Creek Drive/Trethewey Drive area

With the assistance of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, 12 Division, and the Toronto Fugitive Squad, Michael Chamandy, 50, was arrest without incident.

He is presently being held in the West Detention Centre awaiting extradition.

On Saturday, March 31, 2012, police arrested a man in connection with an aggravated assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 3:30 a.m. two groups of men, not known to each other, were in a parking lot in the Dupont Street/Dufferin Street area

- one of the men from one group became involved in a fight with a man from the second group

- the accused then used a baseball bat to hit the victim

- the accused then fled the scene

The victim was taken to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening, injuries.

Sinan Hazan, 19, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1) Aggravated Assault
2) Assault with a Weapon
3) Weapons Dangerous

He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, room 111, at 11 a.m.

The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.

The Toronto Police Service is alerting the public to a sexual assault investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Sunday, April 1, 2012, at midnight, an 18-year-old woman was sexually assaulted by a man in the Richmond Street/York Street area.

The suspect is described as white, 25, 6'1", muscular build, blue eyes with dark-brown hair. He was last seen wearing a blue hoodie and black jeans.

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.

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

Igor Nzokirishaka, 25, was last seen on Friday, March 30, 2012, at 2 p.m., in the Sheppard Avenue East/Don Mills Road area.

He is described as black, 5’7"-5’10", 180-200 lbs., with black receding short hair and a goatee. He was last seen wearing a black jacket with a hood, blue jeans and brown Timberland boots.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3300, 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.

23 Division will conduct a Heavy Truck and Commercial enforcement blitz, Project Spring Cleanup, on Monday, April 2, 2012 and Tuesday, April 3, 2012, between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., at the Woodbine race track, 555 Rexdale Boulevard, north west parking lot,

This safety initiative will be a joint-forces venture involving the Toronto Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, Peel Regional Police Service, York Regional Police Service, Halton Regional Police Service, Guelph Regional Police Service, Waterloo Regional Police Service, Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Environment and Revenue and the Toronto Bylaw office.

For further information, please contact Constable Dal Gill at 416-375-5179.

23 Division will conduct a Heavy Truck and Commercial enforcement blitz, Project Spring Cleanup, on Monday, April 2, 2012 and Tuesday, April 3, 2012, between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., at the Woodbine race track, 555 Rexdale Boulevard, north west parking lot,

This safety initiative will be a joint-forces venture involving the Toronto Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, Peel Regional Police Service, York Regional Police Service, Halton Regional Police Service, Guelph Regional Police Service, Waterloo Regional Police Service, Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Environment and Revenue and the Toronto Bylaw office.

For further information, please contact Constable Dal Gill at 416-375-5179.

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

Dennis Levers, 48, was last seen on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 2 p.m., in the Rustic Avenue/Keele Street area.

See previous release.

He was located on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 7:38 p.m.

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

Dennis Levers, 48, was last seen on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 2 p.m., in the Rustic Avenue/Keele Street area.

He is described as black, 6’1", and 200 lbs. He was last seen wearing a blue plaid dress shirt, dark pants and black/red shoes. He also wears glasses and is in a wheelchair.

Police are concerned for his 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.