Woman charged for leaving suspicious package in Toronto building
Posted June 16, 2023 9:19 pm.
Last Updated June 16, 2023 9:22 pm.
A Toronto woman is facing charges related to hoax terrorist activity after allegedly leaving a package police deemed suspicious inside a building in the Harbourfront.
Investigators were called to the Bay Street and Harbour Street area on February 27, 2023, for reports of a suspicious package.
It was reported to the police that a woman entered an office building and placed a package on the side of the escalator on the ledge. She then exited the building.
At the time of the incident, police issued a description of the woman in a news release.
On Tuesday, June 13, around 10:30 a.m., authorities said GO Transit Special Constables recognized the woman and alerted the police.
The accused was identified as 56-year-old Lucita Bordeos of Toronto. She was charged with hoax regarding terrorist activity and mischief.
Bordeos was expected to appear in court on Wednesday, June 14.
