CRIME SCENE: Duo wanted for thefts targeting elderly in Scarborough

Published Oct 16, 2024  •  4 minute read

Investigators need help identifying two men sought for distraction thefts that targetted elderly people at ATMs in Scarborough in February and March 2024. Photo by Handout /Toronto Police

Two unidentified men are sought in two distraction thefts that occurred earlier this year in Scarborough.

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And investigators have now released images of two suspects hoping members of the public will recognize the wanted duo and come forward.

Toronto Police say two men approached elderly victims withdrawing money at ATMs in banks near Kingston and Port Union Rds. in February and March.

The pair allegedly obtained the victim’s PIN by standing close behind them.

It’s further alleged one of the men dropped money by the victim’s feet and engaged them in conversation while the second man approached the ATM from the opposite side of the victim and accessed the victim’s account by making a transaction while they were distracted or by taking their bank card from the ATM.

Investigators need help identifying two men sought for distraction thefts that targetted elderly people at ATMs in Scarborough in February and March 2024. Photo by Handout /Toronto Police

The first suspect is described as 6-foot-1, with a large build, black beard. He was wearing a black hooded jacket, grey toque, black shoes and dark blue jeans.

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The second suspect is described as 5-foot-5, clean shaven, and was wearing a black/grey jacket, black toque, grey pants, grey sweater and carrying a black satchel.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspects is urged to call police at 416-808-4300 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Two loaded handguns with an over-capacity magazine, an extended magazine and a fully automatic selector switch, as well as two kilograms of cocaine, a quantity of fentanyl, and hydromorphone were seized druing the execution of search warrants in Ajax on Oct. 11, 2024. Photo by Handout /Durham Regional Police

7 MEN, AND BOY, 14, FACE GUN, DRUG CHARGES

Seven men and one 14-year-old boy face dozens of charges following a drug trafficking investigation that led to the seizure of two handguns and narcotics in Ajax.

Durham Regional Police say search warrants were executed on a residence, as well as multiple vehicles, in the area of Delaney Dr. and Westney Rd. N. on Oct. 11, and all eight accused were arrested.

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Two loaded handguns with an over-capacity magazine, an extended magazine and a fully automatic selector switch, as well as two kilograms of cocaine, a quantity of fentanyl, and hydromorphone were seized.

Charged are Nazimul Ahmed, 56, of Ajax, Cyril John Dasilva, 52, of Pickering, John Junior Dasilva, 28, of Trenton, Collin Faichney, 60, of Toronto, Geeti Hussein Kahin, 54, of Bancroft, Rodney Jason Alleyne, 55, of Ajax, Javaughn Dennis Dasilva, 20, of Trenton, and a 14-year-old Oshawa boy who can’t be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call the Drug Enforcement Unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5800, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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MAN, 62, ACCUSED OF TWO SEX ASSAULTS IN MARKHAM

A 62-year-old man is accused of sexually assaulting two women in Markham earlier this month.

York Regional Police allege the first incident happened as a woman was walking in the area of Markham Rd. and Highglen Ave. – south of 14th Ave. – around 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 3.

A man, who was unknown to her, approached and allegedly touched her for a sexual purpose.

A suspect was subsequently identified and arrested that night.

Mahendran Thambirathiram, of Markham, was charged with one count of sexual assault and released with conditions.

Nine days later, on Oct. 12, police said a man allegedly gained access to the residence of another woman, whom he knew, near Denison St. and Cartmel Dr. – southwest of 14th Ave. and McCowan Rd. – around 3 p.m.

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While the two were sitting on the couch, the man allegedly sexually assaulted the woman before being interrupted and fleeing on foot.

Officers quickly located and arrested a suspect.

Thambirathiram was charged with a second count of sexual assault.

Cops are concerned about the possibility of other alleged victims.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Special Victims Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7071, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Mahendran Thambirathiram, 62, of Markham, is accused of two sexual assaults in Markham in October 2024. Photo by Handout /York Regional Police

EAST GWILLIMBURY HOME HIT BY GUNFIRE

Witnesses are sought after an East Gwillimbury home was struck by a bullet on Sunday.

York Regional Police say the complainant called police around 2:15 p.m. to report the roof of his house, near Marlene Johnston Dr. and Crimson King Way, had been hit by gunfire.

The victim reported his upstairs bedroom window was shattered and debris scattered all over his bed.

Officers checked nearby parks, green spaces and marshes, and canvassed the neighbourhood, but they did not locate anything suspicious.

Investigators are seeking any security camera or dashcam video that may have captured the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7141, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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LOADED GUN SEIZED IN HAMILTON

A 35-year-old man faces charges after a gun was allegedly seized during a traffic stop in Steeltown on Tuesday.

Hamilton Police say an officer initiated the stop for an alleged highway traffic act infraction on Rymal Rd. E.

While approaching the vehicle, the officer allegedly observed signs of cannabis use within the vehicle.

The man was subsequently arrested under the Cannabis Act.

When the officer searched the man, he was also allegedly found to be in possession of a loaded firearm along with a large quantity of drugs.

The accused, a Hamilton resident whose name was not released, is charged with possession of a restricted loaded firearm and possession for the purpose of trafficking drugs.

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