Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It.
By Toronto Crime Stoppers
Hosted by:
Sean Sportun
Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It.Nov 07, 2022
Episode 28: Matthew Staikos Murder
On this episode we focus our discussion on a cold case murder investigation of Matthew Staikos. With us today is David Perry from Investigative Solutions Network and Inspector Terry Browne from the Toronto Police Homicide & Missing Persons Unit.
There is a $250,000.00 reward for any information that leads to an arrest of those responsible for Matthew’s murder. Please call Toronto Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at www.222tips.com. We guarantee your anonymity.
Episode 27: Organized Retail Crime - It Costs Us All
On this episode we continue the discussion on Organized Retail Crime; and the impact it is having of the retail industry and the safety of our community.
We will also discuss the latest awareness campaign It Costs Us All.
Thank you to GardaWorld for their partnership on this episode.
For more information, visit www.ItCostsUsAll.com
Episode 26 - OMVIC
On this episode we speak with Sam Cosentino, Director of Enforcement with the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) to discuss what their organization is all about, how they support the vehicle consumer and the new partnership forged with Toronto Crime Stoppers.
Episode 25 - Human Trafficking - A Youth Lead Conversation
On this episode we are continuing the conversation on Human Trafficking, however today we are tackling in from a youth perspective and have Maha Malik from the Chiefs Youth Advisory Committee sitting in as our co-host to lead the discussion. In addition, we have Jasminder Sekhon from Victim Services Toronto and Gina Tassopoulos from the Toronto Police Auxiliary Unit and the LGBTQ+ community joining this informative discussion.
Episode 24: Human Trafficking, An International Fight
On this episode we speak with PC David Oh about the recent Toronto Police Service International Human Trafficking conference that was held in Toronto between March 20-22, 2023.
Toronto Crime Stoppers was in attendance and had the pleasure of interviewing a number of delegates, which will all be featured on this episode.
Episode 23: Youth The Target of Human Trafficking
February 22 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, it is a time to bring awareness to the extent in which individuals are exploited through labour trafficking and sex trafficking in Canada. To recognize Human Trafficking Awareness Day and take a step towards combatting this form of modern-day slavery, helping to advocate on behalf of survivors, and supporting actions to ending the abuse. On this episode we have Detective Alicia Murray joining us from the Toronto Police Service Sex Crimes Human Trafficking Enforcement Team and Sgt. Wendy Drummond from the Community Partnership and Engagement Unit to discuss this topic; as well as sharing some prevention tips to not fall victim.
Please watch our Online Grooming/Human Trafficking awareness video.
Episode 22: Retail Theft & Organized Crime: What's The Connection? (A syndicated podcast with GardaWorld)
On this episode we discuss the nexus between retail theft and organized crime; and the impact it is having of the retail industry and the safety of our community.
We have assembled a panel of seasoned professionals to discuss this growing trend called Organized Retail Crime:
Rui Rodrigues (Retail Counsel of Canada), Supt. Bob Gourley (Halton Police Service) Det/Sgt Peter Wehby (Toronto Police Service) and Det. Marc Madramootoo (Toronto Police Service/Crime Stoppers).
Thank you to GardaWorld for their partnership on this episode.
Episode 21: Crime Stoppers Month 2022: A Record-Setting Year
On this episode we discuss Crime Stoppers Month 2022, which is celebrated annually during January around the world and we will provide a recap of 2021 and the successes that made it a record-setting year!
Episode 20: The New Guys
On this episode we meet “The New Guys”; Toronto Crime Stoppers Police Coordinator Det. Marc Madramootoo and PC. Sean O’Neil, the programs Community Engagement & Social Media Officer. In addition, we feature a JTI Talks conversation on how convenience stores can protect themselves against the victimization of robbery.
Episode 19: 3Si – Making It Easy To Track The Bad Guys
On this episode we have David Almasi, Canadian Vice President of 3Si Security joining to discuss what he and his team are doing and the services they provide to protect clients assets and property from the criminal element.
Episode 18: What Is Human Trafficking
On this episode we speak with Detective Sergeant David Correa from the Toronto Police Service Sex Crimes Human Trafficking Enforcement Team to discuss what he and the team are doing to combat the issue of Human Trafficking; as well as sharing some prevention tips to not fall victim.
Please watch our Online Grooming/Human Trafficking awareness video: https://youtu.be/eWB4-NwCceE
Episode 17: Crime Stoppers Month: A Conversation With Cal Millar
On this episode we had the opportunity to speak with one of the Crime Stoppers originals, Cal Millar, who helped start the Toronto program and created the foundation of what the program has become today. As well, Crime Stoppers Month is celebrated annually during January around the world, so today’s episode we will cover our official CS Month launch which will provide a recap of 2020 and what are plans will be for 2021.
To watch the entire media launch, please click here
Episode 16: On-line Detective
On this episode, Det. Mary Vruna from the Toronto Police Homicide-Missing Persons Unit joins us to discuss one of “TORONTO’s MISSING” cases – the disappearance of Lebohang “Toby” Nicol. We also welcome Det. Shawn Marshall from the C3 Unit in a new segment called “On-line Detective”.
For more information on the disappearance of Toby, please visit http://torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/48746 and watch the appeal video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUSfNrekpiE
For more information on other Toronto’s Missing cases, please visit https://www.canadasmissing.ca
Episode 15: Gang Prevention
On this episode, Detective Constable Ron Chhinzer from the Toronto Police Integrated Gang Prevention Task Force joins us to discuss what he and the team are doing to combat gangs and the violence that comes with it.
For more information on what the Gang Prevention Task Force is doing, please visit www.engage416.ca
Episode 14: Toronto's Missing: Gloria Jean Abotossaway
On this episode, Det. Mary VRUNA from the Toronto Police Homicide-Missing Persons Unit joins us to discuss one of “TORONTO’s MISSING” cases – the disappearance of Gloria Jean Abotossaway.
We also speak with PC. Monica Rutledge, from the Aboriginal Peacekeeping Unit on the important work the unit is doing.
For more information on the disappearance of Gloria Jean Abotossaway, please visit http://torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/48325and watch the appeal video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttkS-TLj73U&feature=youtu.be
For more information on other Toronto’s Missing cases, please visit https://www.canadasmissing.ca
Episode 13: Toronto's Missing With Det. Vruna
On this episode we have Det. Mary Vruna from the Toronto Police Homicide-Missing Persons Unit in a new segment we are calling “Toronto’s Missing” and we feature one of our Board Members, Katrina Franczak and learn more about her role and why she joined Toronto Crime Stoppers.
For more information on Toronto’s Missing, please visit https://www.canadasmissing.ca
Episode 12: Uber Keeps Safety Top Of Mind, Globally
On this episode we have a special guest join us; Nick Pailthorpe from Uber’s Law Enforcement Outreach Team and a friend of Toronto Crime Stoppers discusses his role and the important work Uber is doing to make the communities where they operate safer .
Episode 11: Finding Nicole Morin
On this episode we focus our discussion on one of Toronto’s mystery’s – the disappearance of Nicole Morin. On Tuesday, July 30, 1985, at approximately 11 am; Nicole left her apartment located on the top floor of 627 The West Mall in Toronto and was never seen again. She was just eight years old at the time and would be 43 now.
Crime Stoppers is asking for anyone with information on Nicole's disappearance to come forward and we also have a direct message for those that were involved. Listen now for all the details.
Episode 10: Canada's Most Wanted - T'Quan Robertson
On today’s episode we focus our discussion on one of Canada’s Most Wanted – T’Quan Robertson. Wanted for attempted murder in a brazen daylight playground shooting that wounded two young girls ages 5yrs and 9yrs back on June 14, 2018; you will hear all about the efforts being made by the BOLO Program, Toronto Crime Stoppers and the Toronto Police Service in locating this wanted person.
Episode 9: Crime Stoppers International
On this episode we speak to Sharon Hanlon, the President of Crime Stoppers International. We discuss what the international board is all about and the vision for the organization going forward.
Episode 8: Fraud Scams & Crime Prevention Tips
On this episode of Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. we discuss some Fraud Scams that have surfaced and provide Crime Prevention Tips to help keep you and your property safe.
Episode 7: To Those Who Took The Missing with Ryan Ehalt
On this episode of Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. we speak to Ryan Ehalt, the former Police Coordinator of Saskatoon Crime Stoppers about a unique project he implemented to create awareness in helping find “The Missing” by writing an open letter to those responsible.
Episode 6: How It All Started: A Discussion With Greg MacAleese
On this episode of Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. we feature the architect of Crime Stoppers, retired Albuquerque Police Detective Greg MacAleese and discuss his story of how this now International crime fighting program came to be.
Episode 5: Crime Stoppers Without Borders
On this episode of Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. we introduce “Crime Stoppers Without Boarders” featuring special guests Lt. Mike Johnson from Jackson Tennessee Crime Stoppers, Jim Fuda from Puget Sound Crime Stoppers in Seattle and Barb Bergin, President of Crime Stoppers USA.
We also remember those impacted by the tragedy that occurred this past Sunday in Nova Scotia, including RCMP Constable Heidi Stevenson who was lost in the line of duty serving her community .
Episode 4: BOLO Program & COVID-19
On this episode of Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. we speak with Max Langlois from the BOLO Program, which is a breakthrough initiative leveraging social media, technology, and innovative engagement to encourage citizens to be on the lookout for Canada’s most wanted. We also discuss the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and hear a special message from a young person on what we need to do to flatten the curve to get on the other side of the COVID-19 virus.
Episode 3: Charity & Get To Know Us
On this episode of Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. we discuss our fundraising efforts as a registered charity and implement a new segment called “Get To Know Us” as we introduce our listeners to those individuals who make up the Toronto Crime Stoppers Board of Directors.
Episode 2: Youth Engagement Officer
On this episode of Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. we introduce you to Police Constable Martin Douglas, the Toronto Crime Stoppers Youth Engagement Officer and discuss his role along with some unique programs he has implemented to connect with students.
Episode 1: About Crime Stoppers
On this episode of Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. we will discuss the history of how this legendary crime fighting program was created, how the program works to maintain a tipster anonymity and the new direction of Toronto Crime Stoppers Community Reward Program initiative.
April 4, 2020
Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. Podcast
Crime Stoppers is a non-profit Community Safety Program that bridges a partnership between the police, the media and the community. It is a way for concerned citizens to anonymously provide information on the identity of a criminal or incidents of criminal activity without having to give your name or testify in court.