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Man charged in harassment investigation after allegedly lingering at Toronto homes

Toronto police are looking for Jessie Calleya, 37. TPS/Handout

A 37-year-old man has been charged in connection with a criminal harassment and mischief investigation in Toronto, police say.

Toronto police said they were looking into complaints that, between Oct. 1, 2022, and Jan. 6, 2023, a man was seen at a number of homes in the O’Connor Drive and St. Clair Avenue East area.

“When he attended the addresses, he would linger on the property without permission,” police said.

One of occasion, he allegedly damaged items at one of the houses.

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According to police, 37-year-old Jessie Calleya from Toronto was arrested on Tuesday.

He has been charged with two counts each of harassment by watching and besetting and mischief by interfering with lawful enjoyment, and one count of mischief under $5,000.

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Police said he is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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