Police identify suspect accused of stealing TTC pickup truck and crashing into vehicles
Toronto police have identified 39-year-old Andrew Boomer as the suspect accused of stealing a marked TTC pickup truck in downtown Toronto and fleeing the area.
Police identify suspect accused of stealing TTC pickup truck and crashing into vehicles Toronto police have identified 39-year-old Andrew Boomer as the suspect accused of stealing a marked TTC pickup truck in downtown Toronto and fleeing the area. The truck was involved in collisions that caused non-life-threatening injuries to two people before Boomer was arrested more than 10 kilometres away. Toronto police have released new details about the theft of a marked Toronto Transit Commission pickup truck last week, identifying the man they allege stole the vehicle and fled through the city. Investigators said officers were called to the area of College and Bay streets, near Queen's Park, shortly before noon on Sept. 11 after receiving a report of a stolen vehicle. Police allege that 39-year-old Andrew Boomer stole the marked TTC pickup truck and left the area. Investigators have not said how the vehicle was accessed or how long it was in the suspect's possession before the theft was reported.Police said the truck crashed into several other vehicles during the incident. Two people suffered injuries that were described as non-life-threatening. The collisions occurred as the vehicle travelled away from the initial theft location. Police have not released a complete account of the crashes or identified the other drivers involved.Last week, police told CP24 that officers later located the stolen vehicle and attempted to stop the driver. The driver allegedly refused to stop, prompting officers to follow the vehicle. Police said the pursuit was ultimately called off for public safety reasons. Investigators have not provided further details about the length of the pursuit, the speed of the vehicle or the circumstances that led officers to discontinue it.Boomer was later located and arrested near Eglinton Avenue West and Royal York Road. That location is more than 10 kilometres from the area where the TTC vehicle was allegedly stolen. Police did not say when officers located Boomer or provide details about how the arrest was carried out. The release also did not outline the specific charges he is facing.Investigators have not said what may have motivated the alleged theft. They said they believe there may be additional victims connected to the incident. Police are asking residents, businesses and drivers who may have security-camera or dash-camera footage from the area or the incident to contact investigators. The request includes anyone who captured video near College and Bay streets, along the route taken by the truck, or near the location where it was eventually found and where Boomer was arrested.The investigation remains ongoing. Police are reviewing available footage and other evidence as they work to establish the full sequence of events and determine whether other people were affected. A Toronto Police Services logo is shown at headquarters in Toronto on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. The Canadian Press photo was taken by Christopher Katsarov.The reported theft occurred as the TTC vehicle was being used on city streets and resulted in a police response across multiple areas of Toronto. The distance between the original location and the arrest site underscores how far the vehicle travelled after it was allegedly taken. Police have not said whether the TTC pickup truck sustained damage beyond the reported collisions, or whether the other vehicles involved were damaged to an extent that would affect traffic in the area.They also have not released the names or conditions of the two people who were injured. The injuries were not considered life-threatening, according to information provided by investigators. Anyone with information or relevant video is being asked to contact Toronto police. Footage from private security systems, traffic cameras or vehicle dash cameras could help investigators clarify the route and identify any additional victims.The case follows an earlier police warning that officers had ended their pursuit because continuing it could have created a greater risk to members of the public. Further information may be released as the investigation progresses.
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