"We then received numerous tips from the public"
A Canadian woman who was captured on camera stealing a Porsche SUV and then running over its owner has been arrested.
Shocking footage showed 18-year-old Sarah Badshaw turning up at a house in Toronto after seeing the Porsche Cayenne up for sale on AutoTrader.
She claimed to be interested in buying the luxury car, telling the owner:
“Hello, I’m here for the Porsche.”
But when sitting in the driver’s seat, Badshaw aggressively reversed and dragged the owner along with her.
Badshaw ended up fleeing the scene with the vehicle.
The footage went viral for appalling theft as well as the suspect’s glamorous appearance when carrying out the crime as she turned up in a white long-sleeved top, brown skirt and sandals.
A day after police released a video of the car theft, Badshaw turned herself in.
A resident of Brampton, Badshaw has been charged with four offences related to the theft of the Porsche, including dangerous driving causing bodily harm, vehicle theft, leaving the scene of an accident and driving with no license.
According to police, Badshaw is “linked to numerous investigations” and is wanted by other GTA police services in connection with separate investigations.
Since her arrest, it has emerged that Badshaw works part-time as a babysitter.
She has an online profile offering her services and claiming she would be a great addition to any family.
Her profile reads: “Hello there my name is Sarah Badshaw, I am 18 years old currently still in school.
“I am very hard-working I come from a very big family of 8 siblings I love children I love the outdoors and I love to make new little friends and help these little friends grow and help them with whatever they need.
“If you are reading my profile, please do consider me I am positive to help your family grow.”
Police also expect to make additional arrests as they search for a grey Bentley Bentayga, which was parked outside the victim’s home and swiftly left as Badshaw attempted her getaway.
Police have described the expensive car as an accomplice vehicle.
Peel Police have since shared their gratitude for the “power of social media” in helping them catch the suspect.
Constable Tyler Bell said: “We published that video on Wednesday afternoon and within 24 hours it had been shared 95,000 times.
“We then received numerous tips from the public which allowed us to identify her very rapidly and effectively pressure her to surrender to the police.”
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