Woman arrested, identified after stealing fire truck from station in Toronto’s east end
Posted February 10, 2022 8:35 am.
Last Updated February 11, 2022 8:08 pm.
A 28-year-old woman is under arrest after she allegedly stole a fire truck and led police on a pursuit in Toronto’s east end on Thursday morning.
The suspect managed to enter a fire station at Queen Street East and Woodbine Avenue around 4:45 a.m. and stole a smaller-sized fire truck.
Police say she drove the truck through the front of the station, smashing the bay door in the process.
The stolen fire truck was driven right through one of the garage doors of the station. pic.twitter.com/6TF0QviPHX
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The woman was eventually caught by officers and arrested after a small pursuit. No injuries were reported.
The stolen vehicle was stopped on Unwin Avenue in the Port Lands approximately six kilometres away from the station.
Melissa Stubbington, 28, faced several charges including breaking and entering, theft of a motor vehicle and mischief.
Police say Stubbington remains in custody and that no court date has been set.
