Armed car jacker on the loose near Dufferin and Glencairn

by The Bulldog • July 15, 2017

PERSON WITH A GUN:
Playfair Av + Marianfield Av
-Suspect is:
-Black, 20's, skinny, 6'1, Dreadlocks
-Red Blue Jays 'Bautista' jersey
^dh

— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 15, 2017

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