News Release

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance identifying a suspect in a Theft Over $5000 investigation.

It is reported that:

• On Thursday, August 27, 2026, at approximately 4:15 p.m., a man attended the apartment of a 80-year-old woman in Jane Street and Sheppard Avenue West area
• the man advised he was there to conduct repairs to her apartment
• the woman let him in and while in the apartment, the man stole over $5000 worth of jewelry

The male suspect is described as approximately 30 years old, with a muscular build. He was wearing a black T-shirt, black pants, white and black shoes, and eyeglasses.

Images have been released.

Investigators believe that there are more victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.