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Toronto police release more images of suspect in alleged TTC subway bomb threat

Security camera image of man wanted in bomb threat investigation. Toronto Police Service

Toronto police have released additional security images of a man wanted in connection to a bomb threat investigation at Bloor-Yonge subway station.

Police said officers responded to a call shortly before 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13 about a passenger travelling southbound on the Yonge line who was threatening to blow-up the train.

The TTC responded by temporarily suspending service on Line 2 from Broadview to St. George and on Line 1 from Union to Eglinton.

Police said the suspect was last seen fleeing Bloor-Yonge subway station.

The man is described as wearing dark-coloured shorts, a dark-coloured shirt with rolled up sleeves, baseball cap, and glasses. He also had a black backpack on.

Police encourage anyone with information to call them at 416-808-5100 or Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at 416-222-8477.

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With a file from Jessica Patton

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