Woman arrested after fire truck stolen from Toronto fire station

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A fire station’s garage door is in shambles after police say a woman stole a fire truck and drove through it in the city’s east end Thursday morning.

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A fire station’s garage door is in shambles after police say a woman stole a fire truck and drove through it in the city’s east end Thursday morning.

Toronto police responded to a call around 4:45 a.m. in Toronto’s beach neighbourhood after reports someone had stolen a fire truck from Toronto Fire Station 227 near Queen Street East and Woodbine Avenue.

The woman reportedly gained entry through a side door and drove through the bay door.

Richard Lautens - Toronto Star
Toronto police responded Thursday morning after a woman reportedly stole a fire truck and drove it right through the fire station garage door at 1904 Queen Street East near Queen and Woodbine.
Richard Lautens - Toronto Star Toronto police responded Thursday morning after a woman reportedly stole a fire truck and drove it right through the fire station garage door at 1904 Queen Street East near Queen and Woodbine.

The woman proceeded to drive the stolen truck for a short time before police were able to stop the vehicle near the Portlands.

A 28-year-old woman has been arrested and remains in police custody. Toronto police say charges are pending.

The theft does not appear to be related to any protest or convoy and charges are pending, police told the Star.

No injuries were reported as a result of the theft.

Mariam Nouser is a reporter for the Star’s radio room based in Toronto. Reach Mariam via email: mnouser@thestar.ca

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