High-risk violent offender last seen downtown after removing monitor: Cops

York police say Neal Bowie, 42, was last seen Tuesday in Yonge St.-Charles St. W. area of Toronto

Published Jun 24, 2025 • 1 minute read

York Regional Police are warning the public to call 911 immediately if they see Neal Bowie. Photo by York Regional Police

Police are warning the public to be on the lookout for a high-risk violent offender who gave law enforcement the slip in downtown Toronto after removing his ankle monitor.

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York Regional Police said Neal Bowie, 42, of King Township, was last seen Tuesday at about 10:30 a.m. in the Yonge St.-Charles St. W. area, which is south of Bloor St., after allegedly failing to return to his court-ordered address.

They said officers are “actively seeking his whereabouts” and warned people not to approach him and instead call 911 immediately.

Police said they believe he is still in Toronto.

Neal Bowie in a surveillance photo. — York Regional Police are warning the public to call 911 immediately if they see Neal Bowie. Photo by York Regional Police

Bowie is a white male, 5-foot-9 and 146 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black Blue Jays sweater, black Blue Jays pants and brown slippers.

Anyone with information can contact York police at 1-866-876-5423, Ext. 6689, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or 1800222tips.com.

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