4 men charged after allegedly accessing restricted rooftop for social media photos
Security guard, building manager allegedly assaulted
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Four men from the GTA and the Niagara Region have been charged following a break-and-enter investigation.
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Toronto Police said that on Sunday at 5:50 p.m., they responded to a call for a break-in in the Bremner Blvd. and Lower Simcoe St. area.
It’s alleged that four males forced entry into a restricted area of a building — cops wouldn’t specify which one as they don’t provide exact addresses — and got to the rooftop for the purpose of taking photographs for social media.
It’s further alleged that while fleeing the building, the four assaulted a security guard and a building manager and were located by police a short distance away.
Amirsalar Lotifiof, 20, of Newmarket, Alejandro Gonzalez, 20, of Toronto, Liam Shannon, 18, of Welland, and Zane Archambault, 20, of St. Catharines, have been charged with break and enter, two counts of assault, assault with intent to resist arrest and possession of break-and-enter instruments.
Archambault has also been charged with breach of probation.
Cops believe foursome behind other Toronto break-ins
Investigators believe that they are responsible for other break-and-enters throughout the city.
Toronto Police are reminding the public that unauthorized access to any secured or restricted area is a criminal offence and charges will be laid accordingly. They said the risks to personal safety are extremely high and could lead to serious bodily harm or death.
Police are reminding the public to avoid all unauthorized access to any restricted area of any building to ensure their safety and well-being.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200.
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