Trio wanted for Financial District robbery; cops probe Richmond Hill home invasion
· Toronto Sun
Three men are wanted for a robbery inside a hotel in the city’s Financial District last weekend that police say began following an argument.
Toronto Police said officers responded at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday to a robbery in the Bay St. and Adelaide St. W. area.
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It is alleged that the victim was waiting in line to check into a hotel while the suspects were ahead in the queue.
According to police, a verbal altercation between the victim and the suspects turned physical and the three men allegedly assaulted the victim.
During the assault, the victim’s personal property was stolen, cops alleged, adding the suspects then fled the scene.
Police said the three suspects are between 28 and 35 years old and investigators released images of the trio.
One suspect is described as having a medium build with short black spiky hair, short black beard, and medium to long length beard. He was wearing a black puffy jacket with “SUPREME” written across the chest in white lettering, a black T-shirt with red AMIRI logo on the left breast and on the back, and blue jeans.
The second suspect is also described as having a medium build but with short black curly hair faded on the sides and back, and a short black beard. He was wearing a white T-shirt, a black quarter-zip sweater unzipped, black pants, and he had a stud earring in his right ear.
The third suspect is described as having a thin build with a short black beard. He was wearing a black T-shirt with “BALENCIAGA” written across the chest, white or grey hoodie unzipped with the hood up, grey faded jeans with rips on both pant legs, white sneakers, and was wearing glasses with thin metallic frames.
Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of any of the three suspects is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Suspects sought for Richmond Hill home invasion
Investigators need help identifying four individuals wanted for a violent home invasion in Richmond Hill early Tuesday.
York Regional Police said, shortly before 4:30 a.m., three suspects forced their way into a residence in the area of Hyde Park and Red Oak Drs.
According to police, the suspects smashed a front window and it is believed at least one of them was carrying a metal object.
Once inside, cops said the suspects were confronted by the homeowner, who was then assaulted and suffered minor injuries.
Police said the trio made no demands during the confrontation and fled the home. They were last seen getting into a black sport utility vehicle driven by a fourth suspect.
Two of the suspects were described by police as Black males. One wore a black hoodie, a black mask and was armed with a metal object while the other wore a white or grey hoodie.
There were no suspect descriptions of the other two individuals.
Police ask anyone with information to call the Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
York cops warn of replica firearms used during game
Cops are warning York Region residents of the dangers of replica firearms used in a popular game among youth.
York Regional Police say officers have seen a re-emergence of the “Senior Assassin” game in the last several weeks, which involves students competing to eliminate fellow participants by shooting them with water guns, gel projectiles or foam darts within a short time period.
Because officers respond to weapons calls, police said they are required to make quick decisions about whether a firearm is real, a toy or a replica.
“The community should be aware that when police respond to any call involving a firearm, it is treated as legitimate until an investigation can determine otherwise,” police said.
Cops said parents and teens should consider the risks and responsibilities involved in owning any item that fires projectiles, and strongly discourage its purchase and use.
“Police-involved shootings have occurred where the firearm is later determined to have been a replica and the officer has been found to be justified in their actions,” police said.
In addition, cops said there is often no way to tell if a weapon is real prior to an investigation.
If a person or animal is injured, or a property is damaged by an air gun, criminal charges may be laid in addition to civil liability.
“Parents are strongly encouraged to monitor their children’s use of these type of guns if they are accessible to them,” police said.
Sudden death in Brampton investigated
Investigators are turning to the public for help following the death of a man in Brampton.
Peel Regional Police say officers responded at approximately 8:15 a.m. on April 16 to the area of North Park Dr. and Dixie Rd. following reports of an injured and unconscious man.
When they arrived, the victim was found and paramedics transported him to a local hospital where he later died of his injuries.
Police said investigators working on the case are still trying to determine how the man was injured.
Cops are now appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have dash camera footage from the area between 8:09 a.m. and 8:20 a.m., to call investigators at 905-453-2121, ext. 2133, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).