Vehicle crashes into four businesses in Timmins
An erratic driver crashed into four businesses early Wednesday morning in Timmins, including one that suffered significant damage. (File)
An erratic driver crashed into four businesses early Wednesday morning in Timmins, including one that suffered significant damage.
While the vehicle has been found, police are searching for the driver.
Police received reports at 3:46 a.m. 'of a motor vehicle collision involving significant property damage at a local business,' police said in a news release.
Driver fled on foot
'Initial reports indicated that a vehicle had struck commercial properties and that the driver was observed operating the vehicle in an erratic manner. Further investigation has revealed that four separate locations in the vicinity were affected during the course of the incident.'
The vehicle appears to have been abandoned at the last crash site, but the driver appears to have fled on foot.
'At this time, no injuries have been reported,' police said.
'The vehicle involved (in) the incident has been towed and is being held by police.'
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