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CTV News
9 hours ago
- CTV News
Police identify suspect wanted in deadly Danforth stabbing
Video 24-year-old Anthony Steven Oliveira is wanted for first-degree murder in connection to the fatal stabbing of a 36-year-old man in Toronto's east end
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Yahoo
Suspect in fatal east-end stabbing considered armed, dangerous
Police have identified a suspect in a deadly east-end stabbing earlier this week. Toronto Police investigated a stabbing call in the Danforth-Hillingdon Aves. area — east of Coxwell Ave. — on Tuesday around 11 p.m. Police said an altercation occurred between two males behind a plaza and they located the victim. The victim was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. On Wednesday, the victim of Toronto's 16th homicide was identified as Ashkan Pournasir-Roudbane, 36, of Toronto. On Thursday night, police said Anthony Steven Oliveira, 24, of no fixed address, had been identified as the suspect and is wanted for first-degree murder. The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous. He is known to use public transit throughout the GTA, including in Toronto, Durham Region and Peel Region. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-7400, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or CRIME SCENE: Oshawa man wanted on warrant for alleged assault Man, 22, charged for violent assault in Courtice
CTV News
10 hours ago
- CTV News
Toronto police ID suspect wanted in fatal stabbing in east end
Toronto police have identified the suspect accused of fatally stabbing a 36-year-old man in the east end on Tuesday night. In a news release on Thursday, homicide investigators said 24-year-old Anthony Steven Oliveira, of no fixed address, was wanted for first-degree murder. Police allege Oliveira had an altercation with the victim, Ashkan Pournasir-Roudbane, behind a plaza near Danforth and Hillingdon avenues, just east of Coxwell Avenue, at around 11 p.m. Pournasir-Roudbane was stabbed during the altercation, police said. He was taken to the hospital, where he died shortly. Ashkan POURNASIR-ROUDBANE Ashkan Pournasir-Roudbane is the city's 16th homicide victim of 2025. (Toronto Police Service) Homicide investigators have not disclosed what the altercation was about and the circumstances that led to the stabbing. Police have released a photo of Oliveira, who they said should be considered armed and dangerous. Police are urging anyone who locates him not to approach but instead to call 911. 'The suspect is known to use public transit throughout the Greater Toronto Area, including Toronto, Durham Region, and Peel Region,' police said.
Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Toronto Sun
CRIME SCENE: Oshawa man wanted on warrant for alleged assault
Anthony Oliveira, 24, of Oshawa is wanted in connection with a June 1 assault. Photo by Durham Regional Police An arrest warrant has been issued for a 24-year-old male in connection to an alleged Oshawa assault earlier this month. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Durham Regional Police said on June 1 around 10:30 p.m. they responded to the area of Steeplechase St. and Windfields Farm Dr. for an armed person. Police said that two people were walking in the opposite direction when the suspect allegedly pulled a knife out and tried to stab one of them. No physical injuries were reported and the suspect fled prior to police arrival. The accused has since been identified as Anthony Oliveira, 24, of Oshawa. He is wanted for assault with a weapon, possession of weapons dangerous and two counts of fail to comply with a probation order. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-888-579-1520 at ext. 1805, or contact Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or . Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Durham Regional Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after suspected hate-motivated graffiti was discovered in Oshawa. On Sunday, around 2:50 p.m., officers responded to a mischief call in the area of Adelaide Ave. E and Townline Rd. N. after the victim's property was defaced with hateful and derogatory slurs by an unknown suspect or suspects. Cops believe the victim's home was specifically targeted and are appealing to anyone in the area who may have information to come forward. 'We are deeply concerned and disheartened by this act of hate and property damage directed toward the 2SLGBTQI+ community and all those impacted by this senseless act,' Durham police said in a news release. 'Everyone deserves to feel safe and accepted for who they are. An investigation is underway, and we are committed to ensuring those responsible are held accountable.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-888-579-1520, or contact Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at Read More ROBBERY ATTEMPTS IN YORK REGION York Regional Police are seeking suspects and witnesses following two attempted robberies at Vaughan cellphone stores. Cops said that last Saturday just after 6 p.m., officers responded to a report of a commercial robbery in the area of Rutherford and Weston Rds. The victim told police two masked suspects approached the store and began smashing the front window with a hammer, but due to product security measures, they were unsuccessful in stealing any items and fled in a dark four-door sedan driven by a third suspect. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. About a half-hour later, officers were called to a second attempted robbery at a store near Weston Rd. and Colossus Dr. and found the front door had been smashed. Two employees and two customers were inside at the time, but no injuries were reported. Based on the suspect descriptions and the proximity in time and location, investigators believe the same suspects are responsible for both incidents. The two suspects are described as Black males with thin builds and wearing masks. Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area, has dashcam or surveillance video from around the time of the incidents, or information that could help identify the suspects is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or at RECOMMENDED VIDEO Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists Toronto Maple Leafs Canada Toronto & GTA
