Joseph Ayala is sought for the slayings of the women, who were his relatives
Some residents suspect a man on the run from Toronto Police for killing two women could be the one behind a rash of break and entries in the Alderwood area.
Police at 22 Division said they are receiving more complaints of break and enters to homes that back onto ravines, parks and golf courses.
Crime Prevention Officers took to social media to warn residents of the thefts, which they warn occur after thieves break in through the rear doors from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
“Please keep an eye out for your neighbors, especially if they are away,” police posted. “Have your alarm systems on and the louder the alarm the better. Please make sure your video is working.”
Joseph Ayala one of the most-wanted by police has not been seen for more than three months.
The community has experienced a whopping 13 auto thefts and 20 break and enters in one week, police said.
Residents in the area are locking up and leaving lights on following the murders of a mother and daughter last August in the Sheldon and Silvercrest Avenues area.
Officers found an 82-year-old woman and a 60-year-old woman dead inside a home, which has since been locked up with no one there.
Detectives were searching for Joseph Ayala, 33, for the slayings of the women, who were his relatives.
Police say they are hot on the killer’s trail
Ayala has been on the run for more than three months and police believe that he is hiding in the area and may need food and water, and may be breaking into some of the homes.
Police are warning residents to look out for suspicious vehicles and people around their home, record the licence plate and vehicle description, get description of occupants in the vehicles, do not confront the suspects and call police with your concerns.