Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Markham Man Robbed; Police Look For Five Suspects

Five people are being sought by police after a Markham man was tied up, beaten and robbed in his home on April 13.
Around noon, the man answered the door of his Duxford Crescent home — which is also a small jewelry repair shop — in the Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue area of Milliken.
The victim was kicked and punched but was able to get free and call police.
He suffered cuts and bruises in the attack.
One of the suspects is described as female, between 20 and 25 years old, possibly of South Asian heritage with a dark complexion, five-feet, three-inches tall with a thin build, wearing jeans, long boots and a black jacket.
The second suspect is a Caucasian male, between 20 and 25 years old with a light complexion, five-feet, six-inches tall with a thin build and was wearing jeans and a denim jacket.
The three other suspects are described as black males, wearing balaclavas and gloves.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at www.1800222tips.com

- ER

Rouge Park Gets $2 Million

The Provincial Government has demonstrated its support for Rouge Park in Markham, by investing $2 million.
Supporters and politicians stood in the rain and wind yesterday, to hear Markham MPP Michael Chan make the announcement.
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and York Regional chairperson Bill Fisch were on hand for the announcement, which they said signified a partnership between the region, town and province.
The region has set a target of allocating 25 per cent of York Region for forest cover.
Today, it stands at 22 per cent.

- ER

Sports Report

The Blue Jays welcome the Boston Red Sox to the Rogers Centre tonight.
Gustavo Chacin (1-0) will face Japanese star, Daisuke Matsuzaka (1-1).
The first pitch is at 7:07pm.
The Jays also received some news on the injury front.
Closer BJ Ryan will be out 4-6 weeks with an elbow sprain; third baseman, Troy Glaus was put on the Disabled List with a tight hamstring and bone spur in his left heel; and Reed Johnson has elected to have surgery, to repair a herniated disk.
The centre fielder will be out of action until July.

The Raptors will play their final road game of the season as they take on the Pistons in Detroit.
Winners of their last six games, the Raps have a record of 17-23, when they're away from the Air Canada Centre.
Tip off is at 7:30pm.

Scoreboard

NHL Playoffs

Tampa Bay 3 New Jersey 2 (TB leads 2-1)
Buffalo 3 Islanders 2 (Buff leads 2-1)
San Jose 3 Nashville 1 (SJ leads 2-1)

OHL Playoffs

Sault Ste. Marie 4 London 8 (London wins 4-3)

- ER