Stories - Toronto Police Service

Buy & Sell Zones Announced During Crime Prevention Week

November 2, 2026

11 Division

Community Partnerships and Engagement Unit

Chief Myron Demkiw announced plans for Toronto Police buy-and-sell exchange zones at the start of Crime Prevention Week, outlining a new measure to help protect residents from robberies, thefts and fraud linked to online marketplace transactions....

crime prevention

Carving Out Community Spirit

October 29, 2026

11 Division

Community Partnerships and Engagement Unit

Community partnerships, creativity, and a little friendly competition took over the Community Safety Hub at the Dufferin Mall as Toronto Police Service members joined local students for the inaugural TPS Pumpkin Carving Showdown....

halloween

Police officer at a podium near photo of handgun

Arrests in High-Value Online Marketplace Robberies

October 22, 2026

43 Division

Three people, including two 17-year-old boys, have been arrested following an investigation into violent robberies targeting people selling luxury watches and other high-value items through online marketplaces....

street robberies

Reflecting and Connecting Through Faith

October 19, 2026

Faith, shared values and a sense of belonging help sustain those who serve their communities, Chief Myron Demkiw told those gathered for the Toronto Police Service’s 60th annual Communion Breakfast on October 18....

faith community

Police officer at a podium behind a display of weapons.

Kidnapping Case Leads to Cache of Weapons

October 14, 2026

Integrated Gun & Gang Task Force

Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw credited investigators’ persistence with uncovering firearms, stolen ammunition and illicit drugs during an investigation into the alleged violent kidnapping of a cryptocurrency exchange owner....

firearms seized

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