The South Etobicoke News

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Suspect sought after up to $20,000 in diamond jewelry stolen from senior’s Etobicoke home

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CAll POLICE IF YOU SEE THIS WOMAN

 

Stealing from seniors is the lowest form of theft. And it is only a matter of time before this suspect is caught.

Toronto Police are warning seniors to lock the doors to their homes while gardening in the nice weather or working outside to avoid being the victim of thefts.

Police said on July 1 a break and enter was reported in the Wareside Road and Cambrian Roads area, near The East Mall and Rathburn Rds.

“An 80-year-old woman was gardening in her front yard and the woman entered her residence,” according to officers of 22 Division. “The woman stole various items from the residence and fled.”

The items stolen included $300 in Canadian cash, $500 in costume jewelry and up to $20,000 in diamond necklaces and earrings.

Investigators are appealing to anyone with information on the above stolen items and suspect information to contact police immediately.

Police said the suspect was driving a silver Honda Odyssey van. She managed to slip into the home without being noticed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.

 

Five family members arrested for gun offences

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Toronto Police have laid 53 charges after executing two warrants on July 14, leading to the recovery of 11 guns, 11,000 rounds of ammunition, 110 grams of crack cocaine, 400 grams of heroin and 672 grams of crystal meth.

Five people from the same Toronto household face a total of 53 charges after Toronto Police executed two warrants and recovered a stash of firearms, ammunition and drugs.

Officers from 11 Division Major Crime Unit, Community Response Unit and the Emergency Task Force recovered 11 firearms, 11,000 rounds of ammunition, 110 grams of crack cocaine, 400 grams of heroin, and 672 grams of crystal meth.

Samuel Morris, 34, faces 12 charges relating to drug possession and possessing prohibited firearms, unlicensed person possessing prohibited/restricted firearm, and possessing firearm obtained by crime.

Emily Morris, 25, faces five charges, including possession of schedule I substance, possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of schedule III substance, and possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000.

David Morris, 48, Rachel Morris, 19, and William Morris, 22, all of Toronto, are charged with possession of schedule I substance and possession for the purpose of trafficking schedule I substance.