Toronto Police are requesting public assistance to identify a man wanted in connection with a residential break-in that occurred early Sunday morning in the Cosburn-Coxwell Avenues area. The suspect, described as in his 20s, approximately 6-foot-2 with a medium build and short brown hair, was last seen wearing a red long-sleeve shirt and grey Puma sweatpants. According to police, the break-in happened around 3 a.m. when the suspect entered a home and was confronted by the homeowner before fleeing. Anyone with information is urged to contact police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or 222tips.com.
Clarington Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Bowmanville Stabbing
Durham Regional Police have charged 65-year-old Theadore Joseph Hall of Clarington with attempted murder and other offences following a stabbing in Bowmanville. On Monday around 5:30 a.m., officers responded to an unknown trouble call in the Queen-Temperance Streets area after the victim flagged down a passing motorist, reporting he had been stabbed multiple times near Rotary Park. Police and emergency medical personnel provided life-saving care before the victim was transported to a trauma centre in serious condition; his condition has since been upgraded to stable. Hall was located in the Liberty Street South-Prince Street area and taken into custody without incident. He faces charges including attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a dangerous weapon, assault with a weapon, theft under $5,000, and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000. Police ask anyone with video footage or information to contact them at 1-888-579-1520, Ext. 1605, or Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.
Youth Charged After Crash Injures Six in Clarington
A 17-year-old male has been charged with three counts of impaired operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm following a collision in Clarington on April 15. According to Durham Regional Police, at approximately 11:05 a.m., a Volkswagen hatchback travelling westbound on Longworth Avenue near Jackman Road collided with a Ford SUV travelling eastbound. Six youths were injured; four were taken to hospital with minor injuries, while two were transported to a trauma centre with serious injuries. The driver of the Volkswagen was charged. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 1-888-579-1520, Ext. 5226, or Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.
Toronto Teen Wanted for Assault
Toronto Police are seeking 18-year-old James Tryce of Toronto, wanted for assault and other charges. On Monday around 1 a.m., officers responded to an assault call in the O'Connor Drive-Sunrise Avenue area. The victim and suspect, who are known to each other, engaged in a verbal altercation that escalated into an alleged assault, resulting in minor injuries to the victim. Tryce is described as Black, 5-foot-9 with a medium build, black braided hair, and a clean-shaven face. He is wanted for assault/choking, breach of probation, failure to comply with a release order, and three counts of assault. Anyone with information can contact police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477 or 222tips.com.
Police Seek Footage After Pedestrian Struck in Port Lands
Toronto Police are asking residents, business owners, and drivers in the Port Lands area to check their video cameras following a crash on Monday that left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries. Officers responded to the Carlaw Avenue-Commissioners Street area, where a 59-year-old man was driving a black Jeep SUV eastbound on Commissioners Street before crossing Carlaw Avenue. At the same time, an unidentified female pedestrian was walking northbound on Carlaw and crossing Commissioners Street when a vehicle struck her. She was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477 or 222tips.com.
Two Charged with Fraud of Vulnerable Senior in Hamilton
Hamilton Police have charged a 56-year-old male and a 54-year-old female following an investigation into the alleged financial exploitation of a vulnerable senior. On Wednesday, investigators arrested the pair after a vulnerable family member was allegedly defrauded of a substantial amount of money. Both face charges of fraud over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and identity fraud. To protect the victim's identity, police are not releasing the names of the accused. Anyone with information can contact police at 905-540-5300 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppershamilton.com.
