News Release
Man Arrested in Election Sign Theft and Mischief Investigation,
Islington Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard West area
The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made in a Theft investigation involving municipal election signs.
It is alleged that:
- between Thursday, October 1, 2026, to Sunday, October 11, 2026, the accused attended the Islington Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard Avenue West area
- the accused was observed removing and damaging election signs
- the accused was also observed disposing of election signs in the dumpster
- several hundred election signs were reported to have been removed
Investigators were able to identify the accused. On Wednesday, October 14, the accused surrendered himself to 22 Division.
Eric Sullivan, 35, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:
- Theft Under $5000
- Mischief Under $5000
He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Friday, January 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in room 201.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200.