Toronto police have now released an image of a suspect vehicle wanted in connection with two firearm discharge incidents targeting two separate locations of the same popular Jewish-owned bakery.
Police were notified about the shooting incidents at two Kiva’s locations on Sunday morning.
The first incident occurred at the location at Bathurst Street and Steeles Avenue West at around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday.
Police allege a dark-coloured SUV pulled up and moments later, the front glass of the bakery shattered and the vehicle fled southbound on Carpenter Road.
The bakery was closed at the time and no injuries have been reported, police said.
The second incident occurred at the location near Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue West at around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday.
Investigators have now released an image of the SUV that is believed to be involved in both shooting incidents.
“The investigations are being led by the Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force, with support from the Hate Crime Unit, to identify those responsible,” police said in a news release.
“The investigations include an extensive video canvass of both areas.”
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash or security camera video of the area to contact investigators at 416-808-2510.
‘Law enforcement has my full support’: Mark Carney provides statement
In a statement posted to X, Prime Minister Mark Carney said he is “appalled by the targeting of two Kiva’s Bagel Bar locations.”
Carney said the restaurants are “fixtures” in the Jewish community and “have long served as places for people to gather and connect.”
“Jewish Canadians should be able to live, work, and worship free from fear, intimidation, and hate. Canada’s government is absolute in our commitment to combatting the scourge of antisemitism,`he said.
“Law enforcement has my full support as they conduct a thorough investigation and hold those responsible to account.”
On June 3, Toronto police service announced that four people had been arrested in connection to two previous incidents of shots being fired towards members of the Jewish community.
City councillor responds
In an interview with CP24, York Centre Coun. James Pasternak said his community is feeling “very frustrated” over the recent events and that all levels of government need to come together to address incidents like these.
“We need everybody to come together. We need the resources of the OPP and the RCMP and the criminal justice system to come together with a united voice to stop this,” Pasternak said.
“We must have the political will, and we must have the other two levels of government at the table.”
With files from CTV News/CP24’s Joshua McGinnis
