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Topless suspect described as a one-man crime spree on the lam from police

October 18, 2021 by SouthEtobicokeNews

THIS SUSPECT is described as a one-man crime spree. If you see him call police. Police photo.

Officers from 22 Division are trying to get this shirtless vandal off the streets.

Police have intensified a search for a suspect described as a one-man crime spree who is accused of committing as many as 10 Break and Entries in the last 14-months in the Lake Shore Blvd. W., and Parklawn Road area.

Police in a news release said the crimes occurred from August 6, 2020 to October 15, 2021.

Detectives allege the man, who roamed the area topless, broke into a commercial building by smashing a window.

“Once inside he caused extensive damage to the building and personal property,” according to police. “He turned the water on flooding a unit overnight.”

The suspect entered a number of high-rise condo buildings committing crimes, officers say.

“He cause extensive damage to the buildings,” the released alleged. “He also pulled the fire alarm when there was no emergency.”

Investigators believe the same man is responsible for the incidents.

He is described as 5-foot 8-inches, 150-160 lbs., clean shaven, with dark hair. He has been observed running through the neighbourhood, with no shirt, on a number of occasions.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).

 

 

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