Toronto Crime Stoppers is stepping up its efforts to help combat auto theft in the city by offering a $5,000 cash reward to those who provide information that will help police identify and arrest those responsible for it.
The crime victim service made the announcement at a Tuesday morning news conference at Toronto Police Service headquarters."So, if you have something to say, say it now," Crime Stoppers Chair Sean Sportun said during the newser.This year, it is is the second most prevalent crime in Toronto, following assault.by roughly 20 per cent in 2024, almost 6,200 vehicles have already been reported stolen this year, according to TPS open data.
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw speaks during an Aug. 20 news conference at Toronto police headquarters. Demkiw went on to say that the 7,000 tips and 15,000 follow-ups collected by Crime Stoppers each year have been instrumental in helping investigators solve countless cases where"community members were victimized."
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