/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Toronto Crime Stoppers Set to Launch a Public Awareness Campaign Regarding the Contraband Tobacco Problem in Ontario/

TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2014 /CNW/ -

Who:	Gary Grant, Chair of Toronto Crime Stoppers Jacqueline Bradley, Executive Director, National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco
What:	Grant and Bradley will address the reach of the contraband tobacco problem in Ontario and the actions undertaken by Crime Stopper Toronto and the National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco to raise awareness amongst Ontarians.
Why:	Illegal cigarettes fund criminal activities in neighborhoods across Ontario where contraband tobacco is worse than anywhere else in the country.  Toronto Crime Stoppers want to inform Ontarians how this illegal activity affects them and what measures they can take to join the fight against it. Crime Stoppers is encouraging anyone who see contraband tobacco in the community to report it immediately.
When:	October 29, 2014, at 10:00 AM
Where:	Toronto Police Headquarters      40 College St Toronto, ON

About Toronto Crime Stoppers:

Crime Stoppers is a partnership of the public, police and media that provides the community with a proactive program for people to assist the police anonymously to solve crimes, thereby contributing to an improved quality of life.

Each week, the media appeals for information about unsolved crimes that are highlighted in television, radio spots, newspaper articles and in various social media outlets such as YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. Individuals who have any information that will assist investigators are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS. Crime Stoppers takes information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Calls are not recorded and Crime Stoppers does not have call display, guaranteeing that your identity remains anonymous. People providing information will be given a secret code number. If your tip leads to an arrest, you may earn a cash reward of up to $2,000, which can be claimed with your code number. You will never be asked to identify yourself or testify in court.

SOURCE: Toronto Crime Stoppers

For further information: To arrange interviews, please contact: Kalene DeBaeremaeker, (p) 1-866-950-5551, (m) 613-857-1758, (e) [email protected], [email protected]