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SECURITY GUARDS OFFICER BEATEN TIED UP DURING ROBBERY

ALBUQUERQUE NM Albuquerque police say a burglar dropped a safe and fired at an officer before being shot dead outside Archdiocese of Santa Fe offices in Albuquerque late Wednesday.

Investigators later found a security guard tied up inside the Catholic Center offices on St. Joseph’s Place NW near Coors Boulevard NW.

The unarmed guard told police he was making his rounds when he was confronted by two men who demanded money and beat him.

At about 10:30 p.m. police received a call about a burglary in progress at the Catholic Center. One of the first officers on the scene confronted a masked man carrying a safe.

The burglar then dropped the safe, pulled out a pistol and fire at least once at the officer. The officer returned fire striking the burglar at least twice.

The security officer is in good condition.

PRIVATE OFFICER INTERNATIONAL news.

Homicide #3/2012, Lisa Lebitka, 45

On Sunday, January 1, 2012, just after 1 p.m., police were called to a home on Airdrie Road for a missing-person call.

See previous release.

The victim has been positively identified as Lisa Lebitka, 45, of Toronto.

The cause of death is still to be determined.

Homicide #2/2012, Mike Pimentel, 24, Update, YouTube video 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.

Click here for YouTube video

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.

Sexual Assault Alert, Man arrested in sexual assault investigation, Joshua Dowholis, 31, Photograph of accused released

The Toronto Police Service would like to alert the public to an arrest made in a sexual assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- since Monday, September 26, 2011, on three occasions, the accused met three male victims at a downtown bath house,

- the men would then go to the accused's home in the downtown core,

- while at the accused's home, he sexually assaulted the men.

On Wednesday, October 5, 2011, Joshua Dowholis, 31, of Toronto, was charged with:

1. Three counts of Sexual Assault,
2. Forcible Confinement,
3. Possession of Crystal Methamphetamine.

Police are urging anyone who had a sexual encounter with the accused to seek medical attention.

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.

Arrests made in gold fraud investigation, One man outstanding, Industry alert

During September 2011, the Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes Unit, Organized Crime Enforcement Section, conducted an investigation into a fraud scheme operating in the GTA.

It is alleged that:

- the scheme revolved around fraudulent transfers of funds from one business account to another business account

- the funds were then utilized, by way of money transfers, to purchase gold bullion from a local precious-metal dealer

- the accused were successful in obtaining 9 kgs. of gold bullion, valued at approximately $528,000

- the accused attempted, but were unsuccessful, at purchasing an additional $680,000 worth of gold.

On Monday, October 3, 2011, the following men were arrested:

- Oleksandr Boguslavskyi, 46, of Toronto
- Igor Muraru, 50, of Toronto
- Henry Blouin, 64, of Mississauga

On Wednesday, October 5, 2011, the following man was arrested:

- Alex Gopkalo, 41, of Thornhill

The four men each face:

1) Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence,
2) Fraud over ($5,000)

The Financial Crimes Unit is requesting the public's assistance identifying an outstanding suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7300, 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 Financial Crimes Unit would also like to alert companies in the gold sales industry to be diligent and cautious when selling gold purchased using bank drafts or other similar instruments. Companies should take steps to verify the authenticity of such instruments before completing sales.

Arrests made in gold fraud investigation, One man outstanding, Industry alert

During September 2011, the Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes Unit, Organized Crime Enforcement Section, conducted an investigation into a fraud scheme operating in the GTA.

It is alleged that:

- the scheme revolved around fraudulent transfers of funds from one business account to another business account

- the funds were then utilized, by way of money transfers, to purchase gold bullion from a local precious-metal dealer

- the accused were successful in obtaining 9 kgs. of gold bullion, valued at approximately $528,000

- the accused attempted, but were unsuccessful, at purchasing an additional $680,000 worth of gold.

On Monday, October 3, 2011, the following men were arrested:

- Oleksandr Boguslavskyi, 46, of Toronto
- Igor Muraru, 50, of Toronto
- Henry Blouin, 64, of Mississauga

On Wednesday, October 5, 2011, the following man was arrested:

- Alex Gopkalo, 41, of Thornhill

The four men each face:

1) Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence,
2) Fraud over ($5,000)

The Financial Crimes Unit is requesting the public's assistance identifying an outstanding suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7300, 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 Financial Crimes Unit would also like to alert companies in the gold sales industry to be diligent and cautious when selling gold purchased using bank drafts or other similar instruments. Companies should take steps to verify the authenticity of such instruments before completing sales.

Police request assistance with stabbing investigation

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a stabbing investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Thursday, October 6, 2011, at 1:10 a.m, a man approached another man, asking him for marijuana, in the Mabelle Avenue/Cordova Avenue area

- the first man punched the man in the face and stabbed him in the back of the neck

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

The suspect is described as light-skinned black, 30, 6’, 190 lbs., with a shaved head. He was last seen wearing a black jacket.

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.

Missing woman located, Marcia Pasika, 80

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

Marcia Pasika, 80, was last seen on Thursday, October 6, 2011, at approximately 1 p.m., in the Dupont Street/Spadina Road area.

See previous release.

She was located on Friday, October 7, 2011, just after midnight.

Media advisory, Friday, October 7, 2011, 10:30 a.m., Headquarters, media gallery, News conference, Project Bogus, Arrests made in fraud case, One suspect outstanding

On Friday, October 7, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., in the media gallery at headquarters, Detective Ian Nichol, Financial Crimes Unit, Organized Crime Enforcement Section, will update the media on Project Bogus.

Project Bogus investigated alleged fraudulent bank transfers resulting in the illegal purchase of over $500,000 of gold, and the subsequent arrest of four men.

Police will be releasing a picture of an outstanding suspect.

The conference will be available on the Bell TOC.

Media advisory, Friday, October 7, 2011, 10:30 a.m., Headquarters, media gallery, News conference, Project Bogus, Arrests made in fraud case, One suspect outstanding

On Friday, October 7, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., in the media gallery at headquarters, Detective Ian Nichol, Financial Crimes Unit, Organized Crime Enforcement Section, will update the media on Project Bogus.

Project Bogus investigated alleged fraudulent bank transfers resulting in the illegal purchase of over $500,000 of gold, and the subsequent arrest of four men.

Police will be releasing a picture of an outstanding suspect.

The conference will be available on the Bell TOC.