55 Division issued a public safety alert yesterday, warning local residents that 60 cases of vandalism to vehicles were reported in the area of Gerrard St. E. to Eastern Ave., and Boulton Ave. to Marjory Ave., since July 1. Toronto police have identified the man arrested Friday evening in connection with a string of car tires slashed in Leslieville. Multiple residents told the Star they were angry and frustrated at the repeated slashings. Ahmad Zafar, 28, of Toronto was arrested Friday at 9 p.m. and was charged with 78 counts of mischief/damage to property not exceeding $5,000. He appeared in court Saturday at 10 a.m.Ilya Bañares is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star's radio room in Toronto.

Source: thestar September 29, 2018 22:07 UTC