The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a man wanted in a Human Trafficking, Firearm and Drug investigation.
On Monday, February 23, 2024, the Human Trafficking Enforcement Team commenced a Human Trafficking investigation in the Davenport Road and Walmer Road area.
It is reported thata female victim was thrown from a moving vehicle and it was discovered that the female was a victim of human trafficking.
On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, the Human Trafficking Enforcement Team identified and located Xavier Greaves, 27, of Ajax. Investigators attempted to arrest Xavier, who fled from police and is evading arrest.
A warrant has been issued, for Xavier Greaves, 27, of Ajax. He is wanted on the following charges:
- Human Trafficking
- two counts of Financial/Material Benefit from Trafficking in Persons
- Aggravated Assault
- Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle Causing Bodily Harm
- Leave Accident Scene Causing Bodily Harm
- Traffic In Schedule 1 Substance
- Breach of Probation
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- three counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine
- Possession of Proceeds of Crime Over $5000
- four counts of Possess Firearm While Prohibited
He is described as male, Black, 5’9′, with a medium build. He is knowns to frequent the Greater Toronto Area and Southwestern Ontario.
He is known to be violent and dangerous. If located, do not approach, please call 911.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4838 or humantrafficking@torontopolice.on.ca, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
Human Trafficking means every person who recruits, transports, transfers, receives, holds, conceals or harbours a person, or exercises control, direction or influence over the movements of a person, for the purpose of exploiting them or facilitating their exploitation, for a sexual purpose or a forced labour purpose. Victims can be men, women or children; can be Canadian citizens; and can be moved across local, provincial or national borders. They can be coerced through violence or the threat of violence against family and friends. The Human Trafficking Unit of Sex Crimes is dedicated to investigating these crimes against vulnerable members of society. For more information, please visit the Sex Crimes website.
Police would like to encourage all affected individuals to come forward and report human trafficking occurrences to the police. We want to ensure everyone has access to support services and an exit strategy, regardless of their decision to proceed criminally.