Toronto Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who has been robbing people of their cell phones in elevators in Thorncliffe Park. It happened first on August 12 when a man boarded the elevator at 53 Thorncliffe Park.Drive. The thief was also on the elevator and produced a kitchen knife.He demanded the man’s cell. He got off at the fifth floor and escaped. Then on Friday, August 28, 2015, at 2:10 p.m. a 21-year-old woman has a similar experience at 27 Thorncliffe Park. She was followed in by an unknown man who threatened her with a kitchen knife and stole her phone. He is described as in his 20s, bearded, with short black hair, 5’8″-6’0″, thin build. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
