StreetBeat – May 2 – Cab Bursts Into Flames At King And Dunn Streets
Posted May 2, 2008 12:00 pm.
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A taxi driver had the scare of his life early Friday morning.
Just after 6am, the entire engine compartment was engulfed in flames. The driver was able to escape the burning wreck before sustaining any injuries.
Fire crews made quick work of the blaze, and no one was hurt.
Sex Assault Suspect Sought
Police are warning women to be extra cautious after four sexual assaults were reported in the east end.
The attacks happened in the Greenwood, Carlaw and Jones Avenue area. Authorities say in each case, the man would approach the victims on foot, try to spark up a conversation and then sexually assault the women.
The suspect is described as:
- Black
- 18 to 20 years-old,
- 5’8″ to 6’1″
- He has short black hair and a slight moustache
If you have any information that could help investigators, call (416) 808-5505 or Crime Stoppers at (416) 222-TIPS.