High-end vehicle thefts up in midtown, police warn
Residential areas in 53 Division have seen a hike in vehicle thefts, with the high-end targets including Toyotas, Lexuses and Land Rovers.
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56 charges after string of night-time break-ins
Police have arrested two people in a midtown break-ins investigation, with more than 50 charges laid against one Toronto man.
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Sept. 22: Open House at 53 Division
The annual Toronto Police Service, 53 Division, open house is scheduled for Sept. 22 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 75 Eglinton Ave. W.
Read moreTraffic town hall a crash course in driving safety
Half of all traffic infractions in Leaside are committed by residents. That was the most surprising revelation that came out of Ward 26 councillor Jon Burnside’s Enforcement Town Hall on Nov. 3 — despite traffic safety being at the front of many Leasiders’ minds.
Read moreArsonist torches house, cars on midtown street
A series of early morning arsons in Bennington Heights on Friday have left about a dozen people without cars, and one family without a home.
Read moreCops hope image will lead to suspect’s arrest
Police in 53 Division have released an image of a man caught on camera using the credit card of an elderly woman he had allegedly just robbed.
Read moreBreak-ins, car thefts prompt tips from cops
53 Division police respond to rash of midtown crimes
Read moreNude man found unconscious was pranked: Cop
Local police didn’t know what they had on their hands when they discovered a man lying naked and unconscious in Ramsden Park on July 28.
Read moreMissing your silverware?
Guns, ammo and silver found amid trove of stolen goods
Read moreHiring freeze won’t affect patrol: Police
Number of officers on the street will not decrease according to Deputy Chief
Read moreForce sees familiar face at 53 Div.
Heinz Kuck is new unit commander after previously heading the community response unit
Read morePolice open house
53 Division welcomes the community
Read moreRole model honoured
Marc Garneau grad Tara Dewan praised for involvement in community, dedication to schoolwork and more.
Read moreHigh flyers
Students from Northern Secondary School and youth from the Thorncliffe Park Neighbourhood Office got some first-hand experience in the pilot’s seat on Junior Aviators Day.
Read moreHate crimes up in 53 Division
Incidents in midtown neighbourhoods contributed to a slight spike in hate-motivated crimes reported to police last year.
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