Boys arrested for bomb threat aboard TTC subway that forced evacuation
Posted October 23, 2023 3:39 pm.
Last Updated October 23, 2023 3:59 pm.
Three boys are facing charges after allegedly accessing the PA system on a subway train and telling passengers there was a bomb, leading to the TTC station’s evacuation during rush hour.
Investigators were notified of a bomb threat at St. Patrick Station at around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17.
Police said three male youths were aboard a southbound train when they entered the rear operator cab and gained access to the PA system.
The boys then told passengers that there was a bomb on the train and fled from the station with stolen property.
Due to the incident, subway service was halted between St. Patrick and Union stations for just under an hour, with trains turning back at St. Andrew and Spadina stations.
Police evacuated the subway station and train as a precaution while offers attended, searched and cleared the station of any threats before service was resumed.
No injuries were reported.
Police said three boys, aged 17, were arrested. The youths face several charges, including mischief over $5,000, theft under $5,000 and common nuisance/endangering the lives or safety of the public.
They were scheduled to appear in court today.
The boys were not identified through the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
