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Durham police looking for man who allegedly stole car during test drive

Durham police is looking for a man who allegedly fled and stole a car he was test driving. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

AJAX, Ont. – Police east of Toronto say they’re looking for a suspect who allegedly stole a car he was test-driving after responding to an online ad.

Durham Regional Police say the alleged victim from Markham, Ont., listed a 2016 Toyota Camry for sale online at Autotrader.ca.

They say he arranged to meet a potential buyer last week at a location in Ajax, Ont., and the man began the test drive.

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He allegedly asked if he could test the car’s brakes, then reversed and sped away.

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The suspect is described as a man in his mid to late 20s with a slender build and full beard.

Police say the grey, four-door Camry has the licence plate CHXV 224.

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