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News Release
Man Arrested in Robbery and Break and Enter Investigation, Dean Park area
Broadcast time: 04:59 PM
Date: Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024
Unit: Hold-Up
Case #: 2024-801751
The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made in a Robbery, and Break and Enter investigation.
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, at approximately 9:46 p.m., police responded to a theft of a motor vehicle call in the Sheppard Avenue East and Meadowvale Road area.
It is alleged that:
the victim was in their vehicle when the suspect approached
the suspect opened the vehicle door and struck the victim with a skateboard
the suspect pulled the victim out of the vehicle and fled the scene in the vehicle
It is further alleged that:
on Monday, April 15, 2024, at approximately 4:36 a.m., police responded to a break and enter call in the Sheppard Avenue East and Morningside Avenue area
the suspect traveling in the previously stolen vehicle attended a retail store that was closed for business
the suspect reversed the vehicle into the store, smashing the front door and a side window
the suspect was unable to gain entry to the business and fled the scene in the stolen vehicle
It is further alleged that:
on Monday, April 15, 2024, at approximately 4:40 a.m., police responded to a robbery call in the Sheppard Avenue East and Meadowvale Road area
the suspect traveling in the previously stolen vehicle attended a retail store
the suspect drove the vehicle through the front door
the suspect entered the store wearing a bag over his head to disguise his identity
the suspect jumped over the counter and made a demand for cash and cigarettes
the suspect fled the scene
Members of the Hold Up Squad commenced an investigation and were able to identify the suspect.
On Monday, April 22, 2024, members of the Hold Up Squad located the suspect who was already in custody on an unrelated matter.
Members of the Hold Up Squad executed a Criminal Code Search Warrant in relation to the investigation.
It is further alleged:
at the time of the search, officers recovered items of evidentiary value related to the investigation
Johnathan Bonadie, 37, of no fixed address, has been arrested and charged with:
two counts of Robbery
two counts of Mischief Over
Disguise With Intent
Break and Enter
He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in room 103.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
Constable Sinderela Chung for Inspector Joseph Matys
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