Woman charged for taking daughter, 8, from legal guardian; man busted for Rexdale knifepoint robbery
· Toronto Sun
A 41-year-old woman has been arrested and charged after Toronto Police allege she abducted her young daughter.
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Police initially said eight-year-old Aviannah went missing and was last seen Friday at approximately 12:40 p.m. in the Spadina Ave. and Dundas St. W. area.
However, cops upgraded the missing child investigation to a parental abduction probe allegedly involving the girl’s mother on Friday night.
It is alleged the woman doesn’t have custody of her daughter and took the girl away from her legal guardian.
On Saturday morning, police said the girl was found in good health.
Amanda Edwards, of no fixed address, is charged with abduction by parent contrary to custody order.
MAN BUSTED FOR REXDALE ROBBERY
A 31-year-old man is accused of a knifepoint robbery in Rexdale last weekend.
Toronto Police said officers responded to a robbery call March 1 at approximately 6:20 p.m. in the Kipling Ave. and Finch Ave. W. area.
It is alleged that a man entered a store wearing a mask to disguise his identity, took out a knife, and made a demand for cash.
The man then took a quantity of cash and an employee’s cellphone and assaulted the worker before fleeing the scene, according to police.
Members of the Hold Up Squad began an investigation.
On Wednesday, cops said the suspect was located in the Martin Grove and Albion Rds. area and taken into custody.
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A search warrant was also executed, police said.
Investigators also allege that, at the time of the arrest and search, officers found the knife used and clothing worn by the suspect during the robbery.
Fahad Hussain, of Toronto, is charged with robbery with an offensive weapon, disguise with intent, and assault.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
MAN, 62, DIES AFTER CRASH KNOCKS DOWN POLE
A 62-year-old man died on Friday after a collision in North York led to a utility pole falling on the victim.
Toronto Police said officers responded to a call at approximately 6:40 p.m. for a fail to remain collision in the Steeles Ave. W. and Gerry Fitzgerald Dr., just west of Dufferin St.
According to police, a 19-year-old woman was driving a Volkswagen Tiguan east on Steeles Ave. and an unknown male was behind the wheel of an Acura MDX driving west on Steeles Ave.
The woman attempted to make a left turn at the intersection when the Acura driver allegedly disobeyed a red light and was travelling at a high rate of speed, causing a collision within the intersection.
Police said the male motorist then lost control of the Acura and struck a utility pole on the northwest corner of the intersection. The pole then fell onto a male pedestrian and killed him.
The driver of the Acura got out of his vehicle and fled the area on foot, cops said.
Investigators are looking for the male driver who is described as having a thin build and wearing a grey or blue tracksuit and a black backpack.
The investigation is ongoing by members of Traffic Services, police said. Any residents, businesses, and drivers, who may have security or dash cam footage of the area or incident, is asked to contact investigators.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).