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LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com The detective investigating a series of commercial breakins along Bloor Street West between Jane and Dufferin streets over the past two years believes the suspect is local and is seeking local residents’ help in identifying him. The man targets liquor license establish-
ments, bringing his own bags to fill. Once out of room in the bags, he stuffs additional bottles in his clothing, according to Det. Kirby Reddin, of the 11 Division Crime Unit. “I’m almost positive the suspect is local,” Reddin told The Villager, adding he thinks he steals full bottles of alcohol to sell to bars in the area at a lower cost. “That’s my feeling.”
The most recent incident occurred about two weeks ago on Bloor Street West at Dufferin Street. Surveillance video from that location provides very clear images of the suspect, who appears to be in his mid-40s. The break-ins take place between midnight and 4 a.m., Reddin said. “My feeling is, he’s doing this to support >>ROBBERIES, page 9
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tiative focuses on diverse youth between the ages of 15 and 18, who reside in the 39 priority-identified neighbourhoods within Toronto. E a c h s u m m e r, approximately 150 students work full-time >>>POLICE, page 8
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