Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are appealing for witnesses following a staged collision carjacking in the City of Vaughan.
On Friday, January 2, 2026, at approximately 12:40 a.m., police responded to a carjacking in the area of Hilda Avenue and Pinewood Drive. The victim’s Acura MDX was rear-ended by a dark-coloured sport utility vehicle (SUV). When the victim got out to inspect the damage, a suspect entered her vehicle drove away in tandem with the suspect SUV.
At least two male suspects are involved.
Investigators are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Officers would also like to speak with anyone who may have video surveillance or dashcam footage in the area at the time of the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, or leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or online at www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable James Dickson
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January 2, 2026
