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 $3.4M
security upgrade coming to Yorkdale mall in Toronto New surveillance
cameras with the ability to capture license plates on vehicles in the parking
lot are part of a $3.4 million security upgrade at Yorkdale Shopping Centre.
Last year, one man was fatally shot and another was wounded in what police said
was an “ambush” at the mall. Michael Nguyen, 23, was killed on March 30, 2013.
Nearly two months later, a man was shot while he ate at the Joey’s restaurant
the mall. Shopper safety is our number one priority and this security
installation will make Yorkdale a very undesirable place for criminal activity,”
Anthony Casalanguida, Oxford Properties’ Director of Retail, said in a statement
Monday. “We now have one of the most technologically advanced surveillance
coverage systems available to help deter crime, assist police investigations,
and help people feel safe. There are three components of Yorkdale’s security
upgrade:
• Complete 360-degree coverage delivering almost 100 per cent surveillance
coverage of public spaces
• Exceptionally high resolution image capture that allows magnification in
remarkable detail; up until now, surveillance images didn’t always provide
sufficient detail to assist police investigations
• A surveillance room staffed by trained security officers monitoring live feeds
24/7 from all surveillance cameras (Source
citynews.ca)
Two men sought in retail store thefts in Ottawa-Gatineau area
Police want the public’s help to identify suspects in a series of thefts
targeting retail stores in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. During January and
February, Ottawa police say thieves hit businesses and made off with several
items, including electronics and men’s fragrances. One suspect is a white man,
in his mid-30s to mid-40s. He wore dark pants, a grey hoodie and black toque
with a logo on the front. The second suspect is a white man, 25 to 35 years old.
He wore a black hoodie and black baseball cap. He has short dark hair and is
unshaven. (Source
ottawasun.com)
Three arrested in alleged $1.6-million fraud at York University
Police have arrested three York University employees over an alleged
$1.6-million fraud – the second seven-figure theft uncovered at the school in
the past four years. The alleged scheme involved fraudulent billing over seven
years – from November, 2005 to October, 2012 – when York officials were alerted
by a whistle-blower and contacted police. Vittoria Caparello, 51, and Yossi
Zaidfeld, 38, are both charged with fraud. Melissa Caparello, 27, is charged
with possession of property obtained by crime. (Source
theglobeandmail.com)
5
cellphone store employees in north Toronto charged in theft ring Five
employees of a cellphone parts and repair store in the city’s north end are
facing a total of 18 charges for their alleged roles in what police are calling
a “sophisticated” cellphone theft ring. “This is the most sophisticated
cellphone operation that I have seen,” said Det. Const. Ron Chhinzer. “I haven’t
encountered anything like this.” (Source
citynews.ca)
Images
released of Kitchener Queen Stop store robbery suspect
Police are hunting for a suspect after two attempted robberies of variety stores
in Kitchener on Tuesday. At 7:43 p.m., a man entered the Queen Stop store, 432
Queen St. S., and demanded money, Waterloo Regional Police report. He left the
store empty-handed. At 7:54 p.m., a man with a similar description entered the
Big Bear Food Mart., 159 Highland Rd. E. There, the man said he had a gun and
argued with the clerk. Again, the suspect left without money.
(Source
therecord.com)
Retail Fast Facts: February 2014
Highlights:
Total monthly retail sales changed by 2.1% over the comparable month last year.
Total sales excluding food, automotive and gasoline changed by 0.3% over the
comparable month last year. Read more (Source
retailcouncil.org)
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