Montreal police said a 28-year‑old male suspect commandeered a police cruiser on June 19, 2026, after a robbery report prompted officers to the scene. The suspect fled in the marked vehicle, initiating a pursuit that stretched across the city for nearly 60 kilometres.
According to the Montreal Police Service, officers responded to a robbery call in the early afternoon. While securing the area, the suspect managed to enter an unattended police car and drove off. The act of stealing the cruiser triggered an immediate high‑speed response from units in the vicinity.
Police units from multiple precincts joined the chase, tracking the stolen cruiser through several boroughs. The pursuit covered a distance of close to 60 kilometres, moving from the downtown core toward outlying neighborhoods. Throughout the chase, officers maintained radio contact and coordinated efforts to contain the suspect and protect public safety.
The suspect, identified only by age, was linked to the original robbery that prompted the police response. By taking the police vehicle, he sought to evade capture and extend his escape route. The incident prompted a citywide alert, with officers advised to exercise caution while monitoring traffic and pedestrian areas along the suspected route.
Authorities emphasized that the use of a police vehicle in the escape heightened the seriousness of the situation. The Montreal Police Service continued to monitor the chase, deploying additional resources as needed. The incident underscored the challenges faced by law‑enforcement when a suspect gains control of official equipment.
The pursuit concluded after the vehicle covered the reported distance, with police confirming the suspect remained at large pending further investigation. Officers are reviewing dash‑cam footage and other evidence to determine the exact sequence of events and to locate the individual. The Montreal Police Service has urged anyone with information about the suspect's whereabouts to come forward, as the investigation continues.