Toronto police search for Hamilton teen accused of kidnapping after setting up fake dates

Ashley Crenshaw, 18, of Hamilton is facing multiple charges related to kidnapping (Image courtesy of Toronto Police Service).

Toronto police are looking for a Hamilton teen accused of luring a potential date to be beaten and robbed.

In the early hours of July 26, 2025, police were called for a robbery investigation at St. Clair Avenue West and Christie Street in Toronto.

Detectives said the suspect allegedly lured the adult victim to the area after setting up a fake date. Once her date arrived, the victim was allegedly ambushed by a group of men. Police said the victim was forced into a vehicle and driven around for several hours while demands were made for money.

Officers said the victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and was found by police within a few hours.

A suspect has been identified as 18-year-old Ashley Crenshaw of Hamilton. She faces the following charges:

Kidnapping;
Kidnapping for Ransom or Service;
Two counts of Forcible Confinement;
Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2637 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online.

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