The Toronto Police Service would like to inform the public of two arrests in a kidnapping investigation and are requesting assistance locating two other men wanted in this investigation.
On Dec. 19 in the early evening, officers responded to a call for a kidnapping in the Lake Shore Boulevard West and Bathurst Street area.
It is alleged that:
- a 25-year-old woman was at home
- she heard a knock at her door
- four men forced their way into her home
- she was taken away against her will
- she was driven to various locations throughout the city and switched between various cars
- all of her identification, debit and credit cards were stolen
- money was withdrawn from her accounts
- an attempt was made to force her into the sex trade
- she was held captive for over eight hours
Lisbon Durham, 26, of Toronto, has been charged with kidnapping, forcible confinement, robbery, trafficking in persons and withholding documents. He appeared in court at Old City Hall on Dec. 20.
Alex Fredericks, 25, of Toronto, is also charged with kidnapping, forcible confinement, robbery, trafficking in persons and withholding documents. He appeared in court at Old City Hall on Jan. 3.
Two men remain outstanding in this investigation.
Kirk Hosten-Alexander, 23, of Toronto, has surrendered on charges of kidnapping, forcible confinement, robbery, trafficking in persons and withholding documents. His photograph is now released.
Rayan Graham, 26, of Toronto, has surrendered on charges of kidnapping, forcible confinement, robbery, trafficking in persons and withholding documents. A photograph and security camera video of him are now released.