Police seeking tips on Toronto break-in; Clarington man charged with attempted murder
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Toronto Police are requesting the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in a break and enter investigation.
On Sunday at about 3 a.m., a person broke into a home in the Cosburn-Coxwell Aves. area and was confronted by the homeowner. Cops said the suspect ran out of the home.
He is in his 20s and about 6-foot-2 with a medium build and short brown hair. He was wearing a red long-sleeve shirt and grey Puma sweatpants.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or 222tips.com .
Stabbing leads to attempted murder charge
A 65-year-old Clarington man is facing attempted murder and other charges after another male was stabbed in Bowmanville.
On Monday around 5:30 a.m., Durham Regional Police responded to an unknown trouble call in the Queen-Temperance Sts. area. Police were contacted after the victim flagged down a passing motorist and said he was stabbed multiple times near Rotary Park.
Officers and emergency medical personnel provided life-saving care before the victim was taken to a trauma centre in serious condition. The victim’s condition has since been upgraded to stable.
Officers then located a suspect in the Liberty St. S.-Prince St. area and they were taken into custody without incident.
Theadore Joseph Hall is charged with 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.
Anyone with video footage or other information about this incident is asked to contact police at 1-888-579-1520, Ext. 1605. Anonymous information can also be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca .
Youth charged after crash injures 6
A 17-year-old male is facing three charges of impaired operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm following a collision in Clarington that injured five young people.
Durham Regional Police said that on April 15 at about 11:05 a.m., they responded to a collision on Longworth Ave. near Jackman Rd., where a Volkswagen hatchback was travelling westbound when it collided with a Ford SUV travelling eastbound.
Six youth suffered injuries and four were taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The other two were taken to a trauma centre with serious injuries.
The driver of the Volkswagen was charged.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 1-888-579-1520, Ext. 5226. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca .
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Toronto teen accused of assault
Toronto Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man wanted for assault.
On Monday around 1 a.m., police responded to a call for assault in the O’Connor Dr.-Sunrise Ave. area. The victim and suspect, who are known to each other, got into a verbal fight and the suspect then allegedly assaulted the victim, who sustained minor injuries.
James Tryce, 18, of Toronto, is wanted for assault/choking, breach of probation, failure to comply with a release order and three counts of assault.
He is Black and 5-foot-9 with a medium build, black braided hair and a clean-shaven face.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or 222tips.com .
Cops seeking footage of Port Lands crash
Toronto Police are asking residents, business owners and drivers in the Port Lands area to check their video cameras after a crash there on Monday.
Cops said they responded to the Carlaw Ave.-Commissioners St. area, where a 59-year-old man was operating a black Jeep SUV going eastbound on Commissioners before crossing Carlaw.
At the same time, an unidentified female was walking northbound on Carlaw and crossing the street at Commissioners when a vehicle struck her. She was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or 222tips.com .
Vulnerable senior allegedly defrauded
Hamilton Police have charged two people in their 50s following an investigation into the alleged financial exploitation of a vulnerable senior.
On Wednesday, investigators arrested a 56-year-old male and a 54-year-old female after a vulnerable family member was allegedly defrauded of a substantial amount of money.
Both have been charged with fraud over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and identity fraud
To protect the identity of the victim, Hamilton Police said they will not be 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 .