Gun Found in Stolen Rolls Royce

Police on patrol in the Jane St. and Driftwood Ave. area on November 3 located a loaded firearm in a stolen Rolls Royce with three occupants inside.

“I am incredibly grateful to the men and women of 31 Division who continue to work hard under difficult circumstances to keep our communities safe each and every day,” said Superintendent Mandeep Mann. “Although our communities have experienced a high number of firearm-related incidents, we have made significant progress in enhancing community safety.”

Since the start of the year, 31 Division officers have removed 58 illegal firearms from area streets.

“In the last three weeks, our frontline officers and Major Crime Unit investigators have demonstrated exceptional results, conducing seven separate investigations that each resulted in a firearm seizure,” Mann said. “We remain focused on prevention, intervention and enforcement which together forms a comprehensive approach to this persistent community safety issue.”

A 16-year-old in the stolen Rolls Royce faces five charges, including possession of a loaded Glock 22 firearm and failing to comply with a release order.

Joshua Adebayo, 19, was charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

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.

Mann said his Division is actively engaged in comprehensive youth crime prevention initiatives to empower young people and help them choose positive life paths.

“Our multifaceted approach combines academic support and tutoring, structured athletic programs that build discipline, teamwork and self-confidence along with one-on-one mentoring and life skills coaching,” he added. “We are also prioritizing collaboration with community agencies to co-create initiatives that foster community safety.

“This approach aims to build stronger and more resilient neighbourhoods while addressing the root cause of youth gun crime. By fostering partnerships with community organizations and residents, we can work towards building safer and more cohesive communities where young people have alternatives to violence and crime."