TPS Community Alert: Robbery Alert

33 Division would like to alert the Community of a number of recent street robberies that have occurred.

They have taken place in the vicinity of Brookbanks Park, Victoria Park Secondary School and Wallingford Road.

All of the victims were walking alone at the time of the robberies, which took place at approximately 4:00 pm. A quantity of cash, iPods and cellular phones were obtained from the victims. A weapon was indicated by the suspects during these robberies. The suspects fled the scene on foot in a southerly direction.

No injuries were sustained by the victims.

The suspects are described as 3 male blacks, in their late teens, wearing dark, baggy clothing.

If you have any information regarding these incidents please call police immediately at 416-808-3395.

This message was sent to you by the 33 Division Crime Prevention Officer.

Community Alert: Neighbour helps in the arrest of thief

Neighbour helps in the arrest of thief after spate of robberies in Henry Farm March 15, 2010

According to Police at Division 33, since late January 2010, 6 Houses were broken into in Henry Farm and several other homes north of Shaugnessy. 4 in George Henry, 1in Ringwood and 1 in Parfield.

One Neighbour had noticed someone in a back yard around 9:30 a.m. and taken a good description of the person. They were wondering on how to react when they received a call to indicate there was phone call to report of an entry from the side door of our house by the Alarm Company. They went over to the house to find the side door and the front door opened. They called the police and described the person they saw in the back yard.

The police arrived at our house shortly after another cruiser arrested the thief who was roaming the streets in the neighbourhood based on the neighbour’s description. His back pack was empty. He had a previous history of theft. He did not admit to the crime. The police suspected that he was living close to the neigbourhood as the stolen goods were missing from his back pack. The police used the keys that they found on him on adjoining apartment buildings. After an extensive effort the key opened an apartment door at 130 George Henry. The superintendent of the Building identified him as the Apartment dweller. Almost all of the goods he stole from our house were recovered and there were few more stolen goods in his possession. But, most of the goods he stole from the previous thefts were disposed.

The police advised us the best protection against theft in your house was alert neighbours. Especially when you are away by removing the newspapers, cleaning the drive way, watching for unusual activity etc. We were lucky to have an alert Neighbour who was looking after our interest.

This is a great example of having the good neighbours in Henry Farm and our Neighbourhood Watch program working. We sincerely hope all Henry farmers will continue to look out for their neighbours.

TPS Community Alert: March Break Safety

33 Division Toronto Police Service wants to remind all of our community members to be extra careful next week as it is "March Break" for many students and families accross the GTA.

Many people will be leaving there homes and vehicles for an extended period of time, making them a easier target for criminals to break into. We ask that you be extra diligent in your Crime Prevention efforts to safeguard your homes.

Here are some suggestions that may help keep your home from becoming a target

1. Lock all windows and doors. This may sound silly but thieves are still accessing and stealing from homes that are left wide open.

2. Don't hide a spare key where the thieves can easily find it. Its preferred if you give the key to a trusted friend or neighbor. Have that same person check on the premise several times while your away, coming and going at different times.

3. Have lights on timers or have someone go in and turn different lights on at different times of the day and night.

4. Have garbage, mail and flyers picked up regularily, so as not to collect at the doorway indicating your absence.

5. leave some of your blinds and curtains open. As closing them all may indicate that you have gone away for an extended period of time.

6. Leave at least one vehicle parked in the driveway to give the illusion that someone may be home.

Remember to "Harden the Target" make your home difficult for a criminal to gain entry.

Remember to report any suspicious behaviour to Police.

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TPS Community Alert: Seniors Be Aware

Seniors Be Aware

Seniors beware; there are financial predators out there!!
The Halton Regional Police Service is investigating a fraud where an elderly woman was tricked into turning over money in Oakville.
On March 1st, shortly before 11:00 am a 79 year old Oakville woman was at the Price Chopper Grocery store at Third Line and Dundas Street, in Oakville.
As the elderly woman exited her vehicle she was approached by a female who was crying and acting very upset. The suspect told the victim that she had won a large amount of money in the lottery but could not collect it because she was not a legal resident in Canada.
The suspect was soon joined by her male accomplice who tog ether tricked the woman into taking a large amount of money from her personal bank account. The suspect was lead to believe that the money would be paid back with extra money being added for compensation for her help. Once the money was exchanged the suspects left the area.
The victim was not injured during the encounter.

The suspects are described as:
Female, Latin American, 30 to 40 years, 5’3” with dark hair. She wore a French Style hat with her hair pulled back.
Male, Middle East or West Asian, 5’7”, 30 to 40 years and was clean shaven.
Vehicle is described as a small 4 door, grey in colour.
Unfortunately, fraudsters know who to target. Remember if it sounds too good to be true it no doubt is.

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