Two women wanted by police for stealing FedEx truck, packages in downtown Toronto (PHOTO)

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two women wanted for stealing a FedEx truck in downtown Toronto.

The incident occurred in the early evening of Wednesday, July 6. Police report a FedEx employee parked their vehicle near Adelaide Street and Bathurst Street.

When the employee returned, the vehicle had been stolen.

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Police say the vehicle was discovered undamaged “a short time later” in a parking lot near Adelaide Street and Portland Street. Keys and a number of packages were stolen.

Images of the two suspects have been released.

The two women wanted in the theft of a FedEx truck | Toronto Police Service

The first woman (left) is described as 5’6″ to 5’7″, with a heavy build, long dark hair, wearing a tan tank top, blue jean shorts, black running shoes, and carrying a black backpack.

The second woman (right) is described as 5’7″, with a thin build, short dark hair, wearing a red top, black pants, black shoes, and carrying a multi-coloured backpack.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

Those who believe their packages may have been included in the theft can contact FedEx  Customer Support.