{"id":530948,"date":"2026-03-12T07:47:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/530948\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T07:47:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:47:33","slug":"toronto-police-search-for-hamilton-teen-accused-of-kidnapping-after-setting-up-fake-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/530948\/","title":{"rendered":"Toronto police search for Hamilton teen accused of kidnapping after setting up fake dates"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ashley Crenshaw, 18, of Hamilton is facing multiple charges related to kidnapping (Image courtesy of Toronto Police Service).<\/p>\n

Toronto police are looking for a Hamilton teen accused of luring a potential date to be beaten and robbed.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Officers said the victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and was found by police within a few hours.<\/p>\n

A suspect has been identified as 18-year-old Ashley Crenshaw of Hamilton. She faces the following charges:<\/p>\n

Kidnapping;
\nKidnapping for Ransom or Service;
\nTwo counts of Forcible Confinement;
\nConspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2637 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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