Belleville police looking for man they say fled $480 cab bill

Police are on the lookout for a man they claim didn’t pay a cab driver who took him to Belleville from Toronto.

On Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m., police say Shane McFarland, a 37-year-old Belleville man, took a cab ride from Toronto to an address on Crestview Avenue in Belleville.

Police say McFarland left the taxi without paying the $480 bill and then fled the area before police could arrive.

Get daily National news

Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.

Sign up for daily National newsletter Get Started

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Belleville police have yet to find McFarland and are looking to arrest him for transportation fraud.

According to a police news release, there is also an outstanding warrant for his arrest for a break and enter and breaching his recognizance of bail.

Belleville police are asking anyone with information about McFarland’s whereabouts to contact Const. McInroy at jmcinroy@police.belleville.on.ca or Quinte CrimeStoppers at 1-800-TIPS.