News Release
Man Arrested in Arson Investigation,
Sunrise Avenue and O'Connor Drive area
The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made in an arson investigation.
It is alleged that:
- on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at approximately 1:02 a.m., the accused attended the area of Sunrise Avenue and O’Connor Drive
- the accused removed Israeli flags that were placed in front of a church and lit them on fire
- the accused fled the scene
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the accused was identified by investigators while at a demonstration in the area of Dundas Street East and Yonge Street at approximately 4:06 p.m.
The accused Syed Raza, 29, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:
- Arson
- Mischief Under $5000
- Mischief Interfere with the Lawful Enjoyment of Property
- Disobey Lawful Order of Court
The accused was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Sunday October 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in courtroom 106.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3505, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.