coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Tuesday:Toronto police are warning residents of an increase in package thefts in the city’s east end as more people turn to online shopping amid the coronavirus pandemic and looming holiday season.On Monday, Toronto was moved into lockdown by the Ontario government as the city continues to see rising case numbers of coronavirus.
Under lockdown restrictions, most businesses are delivery or curbside pickup only.“This has led to criminals capitalizing on opportunities and simply taking packages that are easily accessible and unattended for residents throughout 55 Division,” read a statement issued Monday.