Victim ambushed by group of males after allegedly being lured to area for date that turned out to be fake<\/p>\n
Published Mar 09, 2026 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 2 minute read<\/p>\n
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Or sign-in<\/a> if you have an account.<\/p>\n An 18-year-old Hamilton woman is wanted by police after being accused of helping set up a kidnapping last summer in midtown Toronto.<\/p>\n Advertisement 2<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/p>\n THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authors<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Toronto Police said they responded to a robbery call just after midnight on July 26, 2025, in the St. Clair Ave. W.-Christie St. area after the victim was lured by the prospect of a date that ended up being fake.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n The victim was ambushed by a group of males upon arrival, forced into a vehicle, driven around for \u201cseveral hours\u201d and assaulted, while demands for money were made.<\/p>\n The victim, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, was found by police a \u201cfew hours\u201d later.<\/p>\n Ashley Crenshaw is wanted for kidnapping, kidnapping for ransom or service, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence and two counts of forcible confinement.<\/p>\n She has brown curly hair and a medium build.<\/p>\n Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact police at 416-808-2637 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or 222tips.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Your Midday Sun<\/p>\n Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Advertisement 3<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n RECOMMENDED VIDEO We apologize, but this video has failed to load.<\/p>\n Play VideoTeens charged after busker robbed at TTC station<\/p>\n Two male teens were charged with an armed robbery-related offence after a firearm was pulled on a busker last week at the TTC\u2019s Finch Station.<\/p>\n Toronto Police said they responded to a robbery call Thursday in the Keele St.-Finch Ave. W. area, where the victim was collecting change, playing guitar and streaming live on social media.<\/p>\n The victim was approached by three males who allegedly stole the money he collected, with one of them producing a firearm when confronted.<\/p>\n Meekal Ali, 19, of Toronto, and a 16-year-old male were both charged with robbery with a firearm.<\/p>\n The third suspect remains outstanding.<\/p>\n Anyone with information on his identity is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or 222tips.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Advertisement 4<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n RECOMMENDED VIDEO We apologize, but this video has failed to load.<\/p>\n Play VideoMan charged with vehicle theft after ER crash<\/p>\n A 37-year-old man is facing charges after being accused of stealing a snow-plowing vehicle that crashed into a hospital emergency department.<\/p>\n Toronto Police responded to a collision Monday at about noon in the Elizabeth St.-Gerrard St. W. area, where the Toronto General Hospital is located.<\/p>\n Police said a man allegedly stole a \u201cutility task vehicle\u201d equipped with a snow plow and drove it through the entrance of the emergency department. 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