Man wanted for throwing rocks off bridge onto traffic in Toronto’s east end

Surveillance images of a man wanted for throwing rocks off a pedestrian bridge in Scarborough onto traffic below. TPS/HO

By John Marchesan

Posted August 20, 2023 4:10 pm.

Last Updated August 21, 2023 6:40 am.

Toronto police are searching for a man wanted for dropping large rocks off a bridge onto moving traffic in East York.

Police say on Aug. 9 and Aug. 16, a man was seen standing on a pedestrian bridge in the area of Massey Square and Crescent Town Road. On both occasions he waited for a vehicle to approach on the roadway below before throwing a softball-sized rock, causing damage to the vehicle’s windshield.

Police did not say if anyone was seriously injured as a result of rocks hitting their windshield.

The man is described as being between 50 and 60 years of age with a thin build and short dark hair.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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