Passerby drives off in Montreal police car, crashes into vehicles
Montreal Crime
A 32-year-old man was arrested on Friday after allegedly driving off in a police cruiser from the scene of a traffic accident in Montreal, then crashing into multiple vehicles as he fled.
The suspect, who was not involved in the original incident, allegedly took off in the unattended cruiser while officers were responding to an accident involving a cyclist and a car around 4:50 p.m. at the intersection of du Parc-La Fontaine Ave. and Roy St. in the Plateau–Mont-Royal borough, according to Montreal police spokesperson Véronique Dubuc.
As the man fled, he struck two civilian vehicles, five police vehicles and a BIXI bike terminal, Dubuc said.
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A 28-year-old woman in one of the civilian vehicles suffered minor facial injuries and was taken to a hospital. Her injuries are not considered life-threatening.
The stolen cruiser was located near the intersection of Papineau Ave. and Gilford St., where a man was arrested following a police pursuit. He was taken to a detention centre.
He now faces several charges, including theft of a police vehicle, driving while impaired by drugs and/or alcohol, dangerous driving and assault with a weapon. He was scheduled to appear before a judge Saturday morning.
This story was originally published June 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM.
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