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Screengrab from video released by Toronto Police Service of the woman suspected of stealing an idling Taxi in downtown Toronto, September 7, 2024.
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Idling Taxi stolen, police release video

Suspect sought in theft of a Taxi, Bay and Lake Shore West area

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance identifying a suspect sought in a Theft of Motor Vehicle investigation.

On Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 12:44 a.m., police responded to a Theft of Motor Vehicle call in the Bay Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West area.

It is reported:

  • the owner of a taxi cab parked his vehicle at the intersection
  • he then exited his vehicle with the keys still in the ignition, and left the vehicle unlocked to throw out garbage
  • as he turned around, he saw that his vehicle was going southbound on Bay Street
  • he then called police

Investigators have since recovered the vehicle and dashcam footage has been reviewed.

The female suspect is described as having shoulder-length wavy hair.

Images have also been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

Unit: 

52 Division

Case #: 2024-1959803 

Published: Monday, September 23, 2024, 8:30 AM