Toronto police looking for help in identifying man in attempted murder investigation
June 11th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Toronto police request the public’s help in identifying a man in an attempted murder investigation. Around 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Finch Avenue and Milvan Drive area it’s reported an employee was at a desk in the reception area of a business on Milvan Drive when a man came in armed with a gun. The gun didn’t work, a fight broke out and the employee managed to escpape with minor injuries. The suspect is described as having a dark complexion, in his mid-20′s with a muscular build. He was wearing a dark baseball cap, black pants, black jacket , and white running shoes. If you see this man, do not approach as he is considered armed and dangerous and call 9-1-1. Anyone with information should call police at 416-808-3100 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS.
Toronto police making public aware of suspicious food found in dog park
June 11th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Toronto police want to make the public aware of suspicious food found in a dog park in the Bathurst Street and Lawrence Avenue West area. Officers arrived on scene on two separate occasions where there was a report of raw chicken found in the off-leash dog park area. The raw chicken has been sent off for testing and currently, it is unknown if the meat is contaminated. Police have not received any reports from anyone with dogs/animals becoming sick. It’s asked that you pay attention to anything your pet may eat. Anyone with information can contact police at 416-808-3200 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477)
Toronto Police investigate stabbing and hit and run incident
June 11th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Toronto Police are investigating a stabbing incident that happened Sunday. According to authorities, around 3:30 a.m. a large group of males were seen fighting on Queen Street west, just west of Spadina Avenue. Various weapons, including a hammer, were used. One male was stabbed in the torso and suffered non-life threatening injuries. A dark coloured vehicle was seen fleeing the area, and struck two pedestrians and a parked car as it drove eastbound on Queen Street west. The vehicle is described as a black or dark coloured sedan, similar to a Honda Civic or Accord. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-1400, or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
Toronto Police search for missing woman
June 11th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Toronto Police want the public to be on the lookout for a missing 33 year old woman. According to authorities, Melinda Talaro was last seen around 3:30 p.m. June 6th in the Wellesley Street East and Parliament area. She is described as 5’1, average build, and brown eyes with long black hair. Police are concerned for her safety. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-5100, or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
Toronto police are requesting help from the public after a woman goes missing
June 11th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Toronto police are requesting help from the public after a woman goes missing. 75 year-old Catherine Macneil was seen last on Friday around 5:00 p.m. in the Dundas Street West/Keele Street area. She is white, 5’4, 120 pounds with blue eyes, has short grey hair and could be wearing a blonde, collar-length hairpiece. She was wearing a long white coat, along with a white sweater, black pants and glasses with red frames. Police are concerned for her safety. Anyone with information can reach police at 416-808-1100 or at Crime Stoppers: 416-222-TIPS (8477)
A 19 year old man is facing charges in connection with a sexual assault in Oshawa
June 11th, 2013 | Comments (0)
A 16 year old girl managed to escape a sexual assault in Oshawa. The victim met a 19 year old man at a party in the Ritson Road and Valley Road area on Friday night. The man took her to a wooden area and tried to force her to perform a sexual act. The victim was able to break away and call for help. Durham police arrested the suspect a short time later. Vathanathas Tharmathasan is facing sexual assault and weapon charges.
Man arrested in connection with stolen truck and contrustion equipment in Whitby
June 11th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Durham police have arrested a man in connection to a stolen truck and construction equipment. On May 24th a Chevy pick-up truck carrying welding equipment was stolen from a construction site on Hopkins Drive in Whitby. After a tip from one of the company’s workers, police were able to locate the welding items and truck in various areas. 41 year-old Paul Linkie, of North Hastings was arrested in Oshawa.
Ikea monkey trial wrapping up in an Oshawa courtroom
June 11th, 2013 | Comments (0)
The Ikea monkey trial is set to wrap up Tuesday after an Oshawa court heard from both the woman who calls herself his “mom” and the owner of the sanctuary where he’s currently living. Darwin the monkey escaped from a locked crate in Yasmin Nakhuda’s car in December while she was shopping at an Ikea in Toronto and he was sent by Toronto Animal Services to Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary in Sunderland. Sherri Delaney, the owner of the sanctuary, has testified that legally she is Darwin’s owner now as Nakhuda signed a form surrendering her ownership.
Toronto Police searching for missing Ottawa girl
June 10th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Toronto Police are looking for help on behalf of the Ottawa Police Service in locating a missing girl. 17 year old Jasmine Masse was last seen on June 8th at around 8 p.m. on Singer Place in the south end of Ottawa. Masse was supposed to meet friends but never arrived to her destination. She is described as Asian, 5’2”, around 130 lbs. shoulder length dyed red hair. Police believe she may be in the Toronto area. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 613-236-1222 or 416-808-2200 or call Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
Woman sexually assaulted in Toronto, Police search for suspect
June 10th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Toronto Police are alerting the public after a woman claims to have been sexually assaulted early Monday. According to authorities, around 5:30 a.m. the victim was walking to a bus stop in the Warden and Danforth Avenue are, when a man in a mini-van offered her a ride and she accepted. The driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. The vehicle is described as grey, older-model mini-van with tinted windows. The suspect is described as white in his late 50’s. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-4100, or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
Man charged in the murder of Tori Stafford appears in court
June 10th, 2013 | Comments (0)
The man convicted in the kidnapping and murder of 8 year old Victoria “Tori” Stafford is still trying to find a lawyer for his attempt to appeal his conviction. Wearing a blue prison jumpsuit, Michael Rafferty appeared via video at the Court of Appeal for Ontario in Toronto where his matter was put over until August 12. Rafferty is appealing on grounds that the judge in his trial failed to properly instruct the jury and that the jury didn’t properly understand the required evidence to convict him of first-degree murder. The court heard that by August 12, a private lawyer who has been in touch with Rafferty hopes to have enough information for the court to determine if Rafferty will get a court-appointed lawyer or have his application for legal aid approved. Both scenarios would result in taxpayers footing the bill for Rafferty’s appeal. That angered Tori’s father, who was present at the hearing.
Toronto Police investigate sexual assault
June 10th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Toronto Police are investigating after a sexual assault over the weekend. According to authroties, around 2 a.m. Saturday, a 21 year old woman was walking along Drewry Avenue when she saw a man standing on the street. She continued walking and entered her home. The man allegedly forced his way into her home and sexually assaulted her. Her dog scared the suspect off. He is described as not tall, with a strong build and possibly wearing blue jeans. He was wearing a distinctive, dark-coloured heavy winter sweater with a hood and a pattern on the front of it. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-7474, or crime stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).