TPS Ops tweet on panhandler blocking cars in west end

TPS Operations has noted Friday morning a call for police to the corner of Keele and Dundas Streets for a man who was begging. He was using a known technique — standing in front of cars in the street so they can’t drive off.  Recent days have seen news reports expressing concern for the “tickets” given to homeless and generally destitute people who panhandle. The present law was written to stop this practice.