1 arrested, 1 sought after stolen vehicle hits police cruiser
Posted August 11, 2024 9:17 pm.
Last Updated August 12, 2024 6:34 pm.
Toronto police officers have identified a 21-year-old man who was arrested after a stolen vehicle collided with a cruiser in the city’s north end Sunday afternoon.
A police spokesperson says the incident happened near Jane Street and Clair Road, north of Sheppard Avenue West, just after 4:10 p.m.
In a statement released Monday, officers say they attempted to stop the suspect vehicle when it sped away in an effort to evade police.
The driver then rammed a police cruiser injuring an officer, and causing extensive damage to the vehicle, police allege.
Moments later the suspect sped away from the scene, abandoned the vehicle and attempted to escape on foot. Officers from 31 Division proceeded to the second location, where they tracked the suspect and placed him under arrest.
Devyon Morgan Reid, 21, of Toronto, is facing seven charges, including: possession of property obtained by crime, failing to stop for police and dangerous operation of a vehicle.
He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on Monday.
Police say they’re still searching for a second male suspect last seen wearing a black shirt and blue shorts.
Stolen Vehicle Located
Jane St & Stanley Rd
4:12pm
-officer located a stolen vehicle operating in the area
-1 police vehicle damaged & officer taken to hospital w/minor injuries
-21 yr old man arrested
-1 suspect sought: male, black, 5'10, black shirt, blue shorts#GO1754916
^av— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) August 12, 2024
