Suspect caused $2M in damage, Timmins police say

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26-06-2025

The suspect is described as a young male wearing a dark green sweatshirt with a light-coloured logo on the left chest and black shorts.
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Police in Timmins have released security camera footage and a screengrab of a male they believe was responsible for an incident that caused $2 million in damage early Wednesday morning.
'The Timmins Police Service and Cochrane District Crime Stoppers are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the person responsible for a series of intentional vehicle collisions that caused significant property damage along Riverside Drive,' police said in a news release Thursday.
Timmins suspect
A screengrab of the suspect who is described as a young male wearing a dark green sweatshirt with a light-coloured logo on the left chest and black shorts.
(Timmins police photo)
A suspect driving a stolen Ford F150 was seen 'driving erratically and deliberately striking multiple commercial properties in the area,' police said.
'The vehicle ultimately came to a stop after becoming lodged on a guardrail in a residential neighbourhood on Sterling Avenue. A witness in the area observed a male suspect fleeing the final scene on foot.'
At least one car dealership in the area was struck, posting about the damage on its Facebook page.
The suspect is described as a young male wearing a dark green sweatshirt with a light-coloured logo on the left chest and black shorts.
'The damages from this incident are estimated to exceed $2 million, including the total destruction of the stolen vehicle,' police said.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online.
If information leading to an arrest could lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000. You will remain anonymous and will not be required to testify in court.