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Missing Children & Teens

What should I do if my child goes missing?

The first step is to call your local police detachment and make a miss-ing person/child report — if it is an emergency, call 911. Have on hand a photograph of your child, a description of your child (including what your child was last seen wearing and the location where your child was last seen) and your child’s identification numbers (i.e. birth certificate, passport, etc.).

In Canada, you do not have to wait to report your child missing. You can make a report at any time — no waiting period is required.The exception - some jurisdictions may require you to wait 24 to 48 hours before taking your report if your missing child is over the age of majority in your province (18 or 19 years of age depending on the prov-ince).

Missing Children & Teens

MissingAdam O’Brian

Date of Birth: October 28, 1982Missing Since: November 9, 1996Missing From: St. John’s NL, Canada

Additional Information: Adam O’Brien and his two brothers Trevor and Mitchell were allegedly ab-ducted by their father, Gary O’Brien. At the time of disappearance Adam O’Brien wore clear braces on his top teeth. A warrant has been issued for the abducting parentEyes: BlueHair: Dark BrownHeight: 5’3”Weight: 100lbs

MissingSchuyler Bierkos

Date of Birth: September 7, 1992Missing Since: February 24, 2013Missing From: Calgary AB, Canada

Additional Information: Schuyler Rhys Bierkos, (also known as “Sky”) was last seen at his home ad-dress in the 2000 block of 15 Ave. S.E., Calgary. He has been known to travel to Vancouver and Vancouver Island and also has connections in Edmon-ton and Sylvan LakeEyes: BlueHair: BlondHeight: 6’3”Weight: 165lbs

MissingMichael Wayne Dunahee Date of Birth: May 12, 1986Missing Since: March 24, 1991Missing From: Victoria BC, Canada

Additional Information: Michael Dunahee was last seen at a playground at Blanshard Elementary School in Victoria. He was starting to show freckles at the time of his disappearanceEyes: BlueHair: Dark BrownHeight: 3’0”Weight: 51lbs

MissingJustin Pollari

Date of Birth: January 31, 1987Missing Since: December 7, 2001Missing From: Hilton Beach ON, CanadaAdditional Information: Justin Pollari was last seen at his home in Hilton Beach, ON. At the time of his disappearance, Justin was known to wear two earrings in his left ear and often wore his hair in a Mohawk style. Justin has a dimple in his chinEyes: BlueHair: BlondHeight: 5’11”Weight: 146lbs

MissingMarcel Mayer

Date of Birth: February 12, 1995Missing Since: March 12, 1998Missing From: Montreal QC, Canada

Additional Information: Marcel Mayer was allegedly abducted by his mother Anna Kurtyova. Marcel speaks both French and Slovak. A war-rant has been issued for the abducting parentEyes: BlueHair: Dark BrownHeight: 3’8”Weight: 76lbs

MissingLeo Balley

Date of Birth: Oct 4, 1989Missing Since: July 19, 1996Missing From: Massif du Taillefer-Isère, France

Additional Information: NoneEyes: BrownHair: Light BrownHeight: 4’3”Weight: Not Specified

MissingLeshiah Patterson-MiritisDate of Birth: August 28, 1993Missing Since: August 4, 2004Missing From: Montreal QC, Canada

Additional Information: Leshiah Patterson-Mirtis was allegedly abducted by her mother Antigoni Mirtis. Child and mother are believed to be in Greece. A warrant has been issued for the abducting parentEyes: BrownHair: Dark BrownHeight: 5’3”Weight: 90lbs

MissingMaisy Odjick

Date of Birth: Nov 6, 1991Missing Since: September 6, 2008Missing From: Maniwaki QC, Canada

Additional Information: Maisy Odjick has a piercing on her bottom lip and left nostril, a scar on the top of her right eyebrow and a scar on her left of forearm. Maisy is believed to have been in the company of Shannon Alexander at the time of her disappearanceEyes: BrownHair: BrownHeight: 6’0”Weight: 125lbs

MissingJacques Chaput

Date of Birth: Sept 21, 1960Missing Since: October 15, 1977Missing From: Trois-Rivieres QC, Canada

Additional Information: Jacques Chaput was last seen at his home in Trois Riviere, QCEyes: BrownHair: BrownHeight: 5’10”Weight: 130lbs

MissingZaina Trujillo Talib

Date of Birth: April 14, 1999Missing Since: November 11, 2005Missing From: Toronto ON, Canada

Additional Information: Zaina Trujillo Talib was allegedly abducted by her father, Chaudhry Hassan Talib, following a weekend visitation. Zaina and Chaudhry are believed to be living in Pakistan. A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the abduct-ing parentEyes: BrownHair: BlackHeight: 4’6”Weight: 80lbs

MissingTania Murrell

Date of Birth: June 20, 1976Missing Since: January 20,1983Missing From: Edmonton AB, Canada

Additional Information: Tania Murrell was last seen leaving her gr. 1 classroom at Grovener Ele-mentary School in Edmonton, Alberta at approximately 11:10 AM. Tania did not arrive at her home which was lo-cated 1 1/2 blocks away from schoolEyes: BrownHair: Light BrownHeight: 3’6”Weight: 45lbs

MissingKevin Charles

Date of Birth: August 7, 1976Missing Since: April 3, 1993Missing From: Chitek Lake, SK, Canada

Additional Information: Kevin Charles was living with Mary Goodfellow at the time of his disappear-ance; Mary Goodfellow has also been re-ported missing. Kevin has a birth mark on left upper arm and a scar on right side of his foreheadEyes: BrownHair: BlackHeight: 5’7”Weight: 120lbs

MissingNoreen Anne Greenley

Date of Birth: May 16, 1950Missing Since: September 14, 1963Missing From: Bowmanville ON, Canada

Additional Information: Noreen was last seen leaving a friend’s home at approximate-ly 11:00PM on September 14, 1963. Noreen intended to take the bus from the stop across the street on Old Highway 2 and Waverly Rd in Bowmanville. However, a witness reported to have seen a young girl get into a small blue car at this time and location. The car was described as a 1957-1959 Ford Pre-fect in good conditionEyes: GreenHair: BrownHeight: 5’0”Weight: 99lbs

MissingDesiree Oldwoman

Date of Birth: December 5, 1990Missing Since: August 27, 2011Missing From: Siksika First Nation AB, Canada Additional Information: Desiree Oldwoman was last seen at her home on the Siksika First Nation. Desiree was last seen wearing a brown sweater and black pants with a red stripeEyes: BrownHair: Dark BrownHeight: 5’4”Weight: 165lbs

Bullying Tips for Kids

Reach OutTell an adult. Sometimes you may have to tell more than one trusted adult.Ask your friends to help you. There is safety in numbers.Practice what to say the next time you’re bullied with your parents, teachers or friends.

Be Cool in the

MomentStay calm and confident. Don’t show the bully that you’re sad or mad. Ignore the bully and walk away.

Remember: Fighting back can make

bullying worse. Change

the School Community

Work with others to stop bully behavior; your whole school

will benefit.Remember: A lot

of kids have to cope with bullying. You

are not alone. No one deserves to be bullied

Witness Bully

ing...If You

GET HELPWalk away and get help.

Find an adult who can help you.

Stand next to, or speak up for, the person being bullied. Ask the bully to stop. Comfort the person being bullied and offer friendship.

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Make a Commitment to Change

Focus onEmpathy and Responsibility

Talk to an adult, like a teacher or parent, about how to get along with others. Ask a friend to help you stop your bully behavior.

Apologize to the kids you have bullied.

Think about what it feels like to be bullied -- would you want to be treated that way?

Before you speak, think about whether your words will help or hurt another student.

Change your Behaviour

Resist peer pressure to bully.If you start to bully, walk away and find something else to do.

Remember: You don’t have to like everyone around you, but you have to treat everyone

with respect.

Most WantedBeing a victim or witness to crime, violence or abuse is a role no one is prepared for and not everyone will respond the same way to the same crime. As well, immediate family members of crime victims can expe-rience loss and psychological harm.

If it happens to you, it is important that you talk to someone about how the crime or violence has affected you. Help is available.

Most Wanted

WantedConrad GrizzleSecond Degree Murder

Wanted on Canada-wide warrant for second degree murder

Grizzle is wanted in regards to a homicide which oc-curred in a housing complex area of Toronto on Saturday May 24th, 2014. He is known to have family connections in Virginia, USA and in Jamaica.

WantedSurjid Singh Presto

Parole Violation

Wanted on Canada-wide warrant for Parole Violation

Surjid Singh Presto is a first time federal offender serving a life sentence for murder which occurred in June of 1974, as a result of a dispute between he and his landlord

Aliases: Presto, Surjit / Singh, SurjilSex: MaleBorn: April 1934Hair: BlackEyes: BrownWeight: 135 lbs / 61 kgHeight: 5 ft 3 in / 160 cm

WarningsTake no action to apprehend this person yourself. Report any information to the nearest RCMP detachment or the

police in your area or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Sex: MaleWears glasses

Wanted

Murder SuspectMurder

Wanted on Canada-wide warrant for murder

On Tuesday January 27 1998, at 11am, a 23 year old female clerk working at an Adults Only Video in Sudbury, Ontario, was stabbed to death. The victim was Renée Sweeney, a fourth-year Laurentian University student. Cash and other items were missing from the store. The suspect abandoned a lightweight jacket and white cotton gloves a short distance from the scene. These items were located by police dog track. The lightweight jacket is of particular interest. It is a High Sierra brand, made in Korea, and is a size large. As a result of fur-ther investigation, suitable DNA evidence was located at and near the scene of the crime. The police are now using this DNA as an investi-gative tool and to date have eliminated over 1200 suspects primarily through DNA analysis. Working in conjunction with the Greater Sudbury Police Service

WarningsTake no action to apprehend this person yourself. Report any information to the nearest RCMP detachment or the police in your area or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Tan Tieu HongAttempted Murder

Aliases: Huan Ha / Tieu Tan HongSex: MaleBorn: December 1967Hair: BrownEyes: BrownWeight: 133 lbs / 60 kgHeight: 5 ft 6 in / 168 cm

Wanted

Attempted Murder

Wanted on Canada-wide warrant for attempted murder

On January 31 1994, Tan Tieu Hong had an altercation with a waiter at a Toronto restaurant, at which time Hong threatened to kill the waiter. Hong left the restaurant but returned later that night armed with a handgun. Hong shot his victim, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Tan Tieu Hong is wanted on a Canada-Wide Warrant for Attempted Murder. Working in conjunction with Toronto

Police Service


Considered to be: Violent

Sex: MaleBorn: December 1955Hair Colour: BlackEye Colour: BrownWeight: 150 lbs / 68 kgHeight: 5 ft 8 in / 173 cm

Wanted


Morteza Izadifar

Sexual AssaultSexual Offences

Wanted on Canada-wide warrant for sexual assault & sexual offences

On February 25 2005, Richmond RCMP were made aware of a local limousine driver, Morteza Izadifar who was luring at risk teenagers by providing them with free limousine rides, cash and alcohol. He often entertained these youths in his Vancouver apartment and engaged in inappropriate sexual activities. It is estimated that these assaults occurred between 1999-2002. Izadifar is wanted on a Canada-Wide Warrant for Sexual Assault and Sexual Interference With a Person Under 14. Police believe he may have returned to the Middle East, possibly Iran. Working in conjunction with Richmond Van

IAP Detachment, British Columbia

Aliases: John Dacosta / John Paul McCog / John Mcogg / John Paul Mc Cogg / John Mc Ogg / John Da CostaSex: MaleBorn: November 1971Place of Birth: JamaïqueHair: BlackEye: BrownWeight: 150 lbs / 68 kgHeight: 5 ft 8 in / 173 cmScars:Top of right hand, Right cheek, Left shoulder

Wanted


Considered to be: Armed and dangerous

John Paul McCogg

Attempted murderSecond Degree Murder

Wanted on Canada-wide warrant for attempted murder & second

degree durder

On February 9 1998, police responded to a 9-1-1 call regard-ing a shooting at a restaurant in Toronto. Upon arrival of-ficers found Alric Hanson, who had been shot in the face. Alric Hanson died of his wounds. A second shooting victim was taken to hospital and eventually recovered. As a result of an investigation by the Homicide Squad, a Canada-Wide arrest warrant was issued for John Paul McCogg on charges

of Second Degree Murder and Attempted Murder.Working in conjunction with Toronto Police Service,

Homicide Squad.

Sexual AssaultSuspect

Sexual Assault

Sex: MaleHeight: 5 ft 7 in / 170 cm

Wanted

WarningsTake no action to apprehend this person yourself. Report any information to the nearest RCMP detachment or the police in your area or contact Crime Stoppers at

1-800-222-8477.

Wanted on Canada-wide warrant for sexual assault

On July 12 2009, at approximately 3am, a woman in her mid 20s was walking alone and talking on her cell phone on Squir-rel Street in Banff, Alberta. She was approached from behind by a male who tapped her on the shoulder. The male smashed her cell phone and suddenly threw her to the ground and sex-ually assaulted her. She screamed and fought back, scratching at the man’s face and gouging his eyes. He punched her four times in the face and head before running away.The victim had no prior contact with this male before he grabbed her. The victim was treated in hospital for minor physical injuries.A sketch-artist drew two composite sketches of the suspect with the assistance of the victim and a witness who saw a man running away from the scene.Banff Royal Canadian Mounted Police is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an individual who may resemble the composite sketches, partic-ularly if that individual is known to have been in or near Banff previously. Any other information from the public about this crime that has not yet been reported would also be welcome. Working in conjunction with Banff RCMP (403-762-2226)

?Safety Womenfor

Have you ever felt frightened or intimidated when out walking alone? Have you ever wondered what you should do if approached by an attacker? The sad reality is that we live in an increasingly violent society in which the fear of crime is present. Personal safety has become an issue of importance for everyone, but especially for women. These are ten points every woman should know about personal safety.

3Your first line of defence. Most people think of kicks to the groin and blocking punches when they hear the term “self-defence.” However, true self-defence begins long before any actual physical contact. The first, and probably most important, component in self-defence is awareness. Awareness of yourself, and your surroundings. Criminal’s like to use the advantage of surprise. Studies have shown that criminals are adept at choosing targets who appear to be unaware of what is going on around them. By being aware of your sur-roundings and by presence,” many altercations which are commonplace on the street can be avoided.

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“Sixth sense.” “Gut instinct.” Whatever you call it, your intuition is a powerful subconscious insight into situations and people. All of us, especially women, have this gift, but very few of us pay attention to it. Learn to trust this power and use it to your full advantage. Avoid a person or a situation which does not “feel” safe–you’re probably right.

SelfDefence

It would be very beneficial to have some self defense training. You could visit your local martial arts studios.The self-defense program should include simulated assaults, with a fully padded instructor in realistic rape and attack scenarios, to allow you to practice what you’ve learned.

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4Always your best option. What if the unthinkable happens? You are suddenly confronted by a predator who demands that you go with him–be it in a car, or into an alley, or a building. It would seem prudent to obey, but you must never leave the primary crime scene. You are far more likely to be killed or seriously injured if you go with the predator than if you run away (even if he promises not to hurt you). Run away, yell for help, throw a rock through a store or car window–do whatever you can to attract attention. And if the criminal is after your purse or other material items, throw them one way while you run the other.

Escape

Unfortunately, no matter how diligently we practice awareness and avoidance techniques, we may find ourselves in a physical confrontation. Whether or not you have self-defence training, and no matter what your age or physical condition, it is important to understand that you CAN and SHOULD defend yourself physically. You have both the moral and legal right to do so, even if the attacker is only threatening you and hasn’t struck first. Many women worry that they will anger the attacker and get hurt worse if they defend themselves, but statistics clearly show that your odds of survival are far greater if you do fight back. Aim for the eyes first and the groin second. Remember, though, to use the element of surprise to your advantage–strike quickly, and mean business. You may only get one chance.

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4 6Pepper Spray

Pros and cons. Pepper spray, like other self-defence aids, can be a useful tool. However, it is important to understand that there can be significant drawbacks to its use. For example, did you know that it doesn’t work on everyone? Surprisingly, 15-20% of people will not be incapacitated even by a full-face spray. Also, if you’re carrying it in your purse, you will only waste time and alert the attacker to your intentions while you fumble for it. Never depend on any self-defence tool or weapon to stop an attacker. Trust your body and your wits, which you can always depend on in the event of an attack.

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A crime on the rise. The primary way to prevent a home invasion is simply to never, ever open your door unless you either are certain you know who’s on the other side or can verify that they have a legitimate reason for being there (dressing up as a repair person or even police officer is one trick criminals use). In the event that an intruder breaks in while you’re home, you should have a safe room in your house to which you can retreat. Such a room should be equipped with a strong door, deadbolt lock, phone (preferably cell phone), and a can of pepper spray or fire extinguisher.

Avoiding a Car Jacking

Lock all doors and keep windows up when driving. Most car-jackings take place when vehicles are stopped at intersections. The criminals approach at a 45-degree angle (in the blind spot), and either pull you out of the driver’s seat or jump in the passenger’s seat.

89 Violent crimes against women happen in the

best and worst hotels around the world. Predators may play the part of a hotel employee, push their way through an open or unlocked door, or obtain a pass key to the room. As with home safety, never open your door unless you are certain the person on the other side is legitimate, and always carry a door wedge with you when you travel. A wedge is often stronger than the door it secures.

Although the Internet is educational and entertaining, it can also be full of danger if one isn’t careful. When communicating on-line, use a nickname and always keep personal information such as home address and phone number confidential. Instruct family members to do the same. Keep current on security issues, frauds, viruses, etc.

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