POLICE scouring carjack scene for evidence. Photo by Tom Godfrey.
Toronto Police officers are still shaking their heads after a startled ride-sharing driver was held up in broad daylight by a man wielding a knife in an attempted carjacking.
Officers were called to the Tenth Street and Lake Shore Blvd. W. area on August 9 around 12:15 p.m. in what is described as a “first call of its kind” in the area.
Sgt. Kirby Reddin, of 22 Division, said police were aided by members of the community as they scoured the scene for evidence.
KNIFE WIELDING man tried to carjack a fast food driver, police said.
Police said the victim, a 30-year-old man, was working as a “ride-sharing driver” when he received an order to pick up a customer.
“He stopped his car and a man got into the back seat,” according to a police. “The man pulled out a knife and held it against the driver’s waist while demanding his car keys.”
Reddin said the victim surrendered his keys to the knife-wielding man and got out of the black Honda.
“The man got into the driver seat and tried to drive away,” he said. “He was unable to get the car in motion so he got out and fled the scene on foot.”
Aziah Herbert, 22, has been charged with robbery with an offensive weapon, disguise with intent, weapons dangerous and carry concealed weapon.
He was scheduled to appear in court for a bail hearing on August 9 at the Toronto West Court, at 2201 Finch Avenue W.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.