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Update – Suspect Charged Following Unprovoked Assault in Vaughan

Posted on Friday January 09, 2026

Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have identified and charged a suspect in connections with a random and unprovoked assault in the City of Vaughan.

On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at approximately 6 p.m., officers responded to a reported assault in a plaza parking lot in the area of Mable Smith Way and Interchange Way. A female victim was walking in the area when she was approached from behind by the suspect, who assaulted her with an unknown object before fleeing the scene in a white Mercedes sedan. The victim was treated for minor injuries.

Following an investigation, the suspect was identified. On Wednesday, January 7, 2025, Alexandros ACOSTA was arrested and charged.

Charged:

  • Alexandros Jorge ACOSTA, 28, of City of Toronto

Charges:

  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Operation while Prohibited 

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7441. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.

Crime prevention is our shared responsibility: Find up-to-date crime data in York Region on the Community Safety Data Portal, or become a partner in community safety by signing up for the Security Camera Registry today.

Prepared by: Constable Lisa Moskaluk

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                        January 9, 2026