So one of our DECA executive members, intrepid leader of our parks team (and soon-to-be-created Monarch Park action group!) and walking encyclopaedia of Danforth East history, Steve Wickens, was pulled over by the cops this week while riding his bike.
Apparently Steve doesn’t look like such an upstanding local citizen. Perhaps he needs a hair cut? In any case, he looked shady to Toronto’s finest. Always a good sport and an inquisitive journalist, Steve shrugged it off, but got the scoop.
Apparently there have been a lot of daytime break-ins in the neighbourhood lately so police are being extra vigilant. They checked Steve’s ID and knapsack before sending him on his way.
Sounds like an illegal search, but I guess given we have 2,000 more officers on a per capita basis than York or Peel, they need something to do?
I used to have a lot of respect for the TPS, but in the past year in the aftermath of G20, and seeing how overstaffed we truly are, I just want council to clean shop, starting with Blair.
Any more info about these break-ins such as location, method of entry, etc.?