Toronto police have arrested a woman in connection with two suspected hate-motivated harassment incidents involving youth on TTC buses in North York earlier this year.
Police say the first incident happened on Sept. 15, after officers received a call for harassment in the Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West area.
Investigators allege three youth were riding a TTC bus when a woman engaged with them and made harassing comments. The suspect was described as having blonde hair and wearing a beanie hat.
In addition, a second incident was reported on Oct. 31, also near Bathurst and Sheppard.
Officials say a youth was targeted after the same woman boarded a bus, engaged the victim, and made harassing comments before exiting at Bathurst Street and Laurelcrest Avenue.
However, in that case, the suspect was described as having black hair and wearing a black jacket, red sweater, and beanie hat. Police later determined the same person was responsible for both occurrences and released an image of the accused.
Genevieve Reist Genevieve Reist, 34, of Toronto, charged with Criminal Harassment (TPS photo).
On Nov. 14, officers arrested 34-year-old Genevieve Reist of Toronto, who is now charged with Criminal Harassment.
None of the charges have been tested in court but police say she is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice next month on Dec. 17.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Toronto police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.