Toronto Police are asking anyone who may have seen young Shammah, the vehicle he is believed to have been taken in, or people matching the description of the suspects to contact 911 immediately. The teen is described as around 5'11" with a slim build and short dark brown hair. "It just seems impossible.". Peel Regional Police Const. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. An Amber Alert is a special bulletin issued (on cellphones, television and through other forms of media) when someone under 18 is abducted and believed to be in imminent danger. An Amber Alert is a special bulletin issued (on cellphones, television and through other forms of media) when someone under 18 is abducted and believed to be in imminent danger. Jennifer Fuller, who has a daughter around the same age as Riya, laid flowers on a snowbank near the home. Christopher Willis, who also lives nearby, said the neighbourhood was stunned by the news. Unsubscribe anytime or, "Police are extremely concerned for his safety and urge anyone who recognizes him, or has any information about his whereabouts, to contact officers,", Sign up for our free email newsletter so you’re always in the know. My kids and Grandkids are safe in bed! Rajkumar was arrested by OPP on Highway 11 near Orillia, about 130 kilometres north of Brampton, around midnight, after a caller reported seeing the silver Honda Civic described in the Amber Alert. Roopesh Rajkumar, 41, was arrested after the alert was issued around 11 p.m. Where’s the amber alert. Police went to Rajkumar's home at around 7 p.m. and knocked on the door, but his car was not there so officers moved on with the search. "Stop it, and go sit in a quiet space and reflect on how you can change your shitty ways. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Emmanuel Okafor, who lives nearby, paused near the home, clasped his hands and said a silent prayer. pic.twitter.com/gkQi4ZzqP1. An Amber Alert rang out for 14-year-old Shammah Jolayemi just after midnight on Thursday, though police say witnesses saw the boy being … A spokesperson said there is no word on any potential charges since the investigation is still ongoing. "She came in already fully concerned saying, 'This is what he's saying to me, I'm concerned for the well-being of my daughter, I need some help,"' Marttini said. "She was such a sweet little girl," said Rajkumar's aunt Nancy Ali. Officers did not knock down the door into Rajkumar's home sooner because there was a lack of evidence to suggest that Riya could have been inside, Marttini later added. https://t.co/OHyoAOsPpB. "Police are extremely concerned for his safety and urge anyone who recognizes him, or has any information about his whereabouts, to contact officers," wrote police in a media release. "I appreciate that a lot of people were sleeping, but the immediate need to locate the child outweighed the momentary inconvenience that some people encountered," he continued. Lemme find out he’s black. Police lay 1st-degree murder charge against father of girl found dead after Amber Alert, Amber Alerts: When they're used and how they work, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. **UPDATE** ABDUCTION - images of vehicle of interest pic.twitter.com/5zE53qsVIX. On Friday morning, Riya's elementary school sent an email to families to tell them counsellors would be on hand to support her friends and classmates for "as long as they are needed.". Published September 29, 2020 Updated September 29, 2020 . "Okay I know there are those who will be angry at me for saying this BUT there is no point in an amber alert at 11 at night from Toronto Police going out to places like here 1865.3 kms away, officially over a 20 hour drive," tweeted one annoyed Ontarian. ", Toronto’s current Amber alert has me like....praying for Shammah Jolayemi. York Regional Police tell Global News the man was released late Tuesday. Two ‘murder hornet’ queens captured days after first nest destroyed in U.S. Trump and Biden campaign in swing states as election day nears, Fewer Canadians to hand out Halloween candy, trick-or-treat this year: Ipsos poll, Meng Wanzhou extradition hearing focuses on timing of arrest at YVR, Edmonton teacher killed in crash involving semi dolly on Lessard Road, Closing arguments heard in trial for Calgary police officer accused of assaulting woman. ET on Thursday, an update on the Amber Alert Ontario Twitter page announced the alert was cancelled and the child was "located safe. … These are not casually deployed. Communications officers with Peel police revealed on social media that the force had received a series of complaints from residents that the Amber Alert was issued at a late hour. The timing of the latest Amber Alert in Ontario has people upset, Toronto Police are searching desperately for a young teen who they say was pushed into a jeep by two men on Wednesday morning while screaming "help me, help me.". Following news of of the death, members of Rajkumar's family expressed their shock while remembering Riya as a positive, smiling young girl at the centre of the family. This poor child is probably terrified for his life and Toronto sent out an amber alert 16 hours after he’s gone missing. ", "The OPP recognizes the inconvenience the alert may have caused, but will not apologize for using all of the tools available to help locate a child.". "Tragically this incident did not have the outcome we were all hoping for but the suspect was located as a direct result of a citizen receiving the alert and calling 911. "It's senseless. Riya's mother was also celebrating her birthday on Thursday, police have confirmed. ET on Thursday, an update on the Amber Alert Ontario Twitter page announced the alert was cancelled and the child was "located safe." The fact that police were tweeting about the abduction (and their extreme concern for the child's safety) at least an hour before the Amber Alert was issued irked many. "If it was my family member missing I hope everyone would be awakened by this alert! Like all modern Amber Alerts, this one prompted just as much (if not more) preempitve virtue-signalling as it did actual complaints. ", "I just want you to know, an Amber alert in Thunder Bay doesn't help anyone in Toronto. "I can't even begin to describe how disappointing and upsetting it is to read the comments, emails and calls to our communications bureau complaining about receiving an Amber Alert late at night," wrote Const. ", "Amber alert just went off. The Amber Alert for the 14-year-old Toronto boy was cancelled Thursday night. When asked about the delay in Tuesday's Amber Alert, an OPP spokesperson told Global News that the service is aware of the issue and is looking into the matter. Crime Aug 26 Toronto police said the boy was found safe Thursday night. I loved her," said Ryan Ashad Alli, Roopesh Rajkumar's cousin. "My heart aches for this family and as a parent, I can't even begin to imagine what the mom is going through," Marttini said. An Amber Alert rang out for 14-year-old Shammah Jolayemi just after midnight on Thursday, though police say witnesses saw the boy being abducted on Wednesday morning around 8:26 a.m. near Jane Street and Driftwood Avenue, just north of Finch. "Officers also want to speak to the boy's step-brother Olalekan Osikoya and encourage him to contact police. ", Woke us up unnecessarily and I had an early start to take a relative to hospital this morning...grrr. The Canadian Press . Rajkumar worked two jobs, Ashad Alli said, though he didn't know where. After several hours of fruitless investigation, an Amber Alert was issued but cancelled after officers found Riya's body inside the home, Marttini explained. At 4:15 a.m. Ashad Alli told reporters that Rajkumar has no prior history of violence or mental health issues, which has made the incident all the more shocking. "There I made it better lol. "Amber Alerts were meant for a quick response in the area. Waterloo Regional Police say the children were found "as a result" of the Amber Alert. Amber Alert cancelled after young girl allegedly abducted by father from Markham school found safe, COMMENTARY: Complaints about Ontario Amber Alert are petty and selfish, Rooster kills police chief after raid on illegal cockfight, Terrorism suspected in France knife attack that left 3 dead: officials, Ontario reports 934 new coronavirus cases, 10 more deaths, Here is where Trump, Biden stand in the polls 1 week from U.S. election, Two ‘murder hornet’ queens captured in Washington state sting. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. "Obviously our investigators took action right away.". Police believe that he was abducted by two male suspects wearing black jackets and bandanas on their heads. "We wouldn't [request an Amber Alert] if we didn't think that the 14-year-old was in danger," said Toronto Police Insp. "This tragedy has brought tremendous sadness to the students and staff at Meadowvale Village Public School," the email read. A vehicle of interest is described as a black Jeep Wrangler with oversized front tires, a front-mounted brush bar and round fog lights. "Wait 15 hours until after the boy has gone missing (and when most of the province is asleep) and issue an Amber Alert at midnight... or instead wait 13 hours after the boy is missing and issue an Amber alert while most of the province is awake and can actually do something?" Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. A great academic as well," added school board spokesperson Carla Pereira. It was last seen in North York. Several people stopped by the scene outside Rajkumar's Brampton home to leave flowers and pay their respects.