Thanks to the swift efforts of the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit, with the assistance of the Air Support Unit and #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau, three men have been charged following a carjacking in the City of Markham.
On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at approximately 3:45 p.m., police responded to a carjacking in the parking lot of a mall in the area of McCowan Road and Highway 7. The victim was loading items into their vehicle when they were approached by two male suspects. The suspects were dropped off by a third suspect driving a white Nissan Rogue sport utility vehicle (SUV). The suspects demanded the keys and fled in the victim’s white Mercedes G-Wagon SUV.
The victim did not sustain any injuries.
The York Regional Police helicopter, Air2, assisted with the investigation and located the victim’s vehicle in a plaza, in the area of Dufferin Street and Clark Avenue, in the City Vaughan. Two men were observed hiding in a nearby wooded area and were taken into custody.
The victim’s vehicle was recovered.
On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, a third suspect, believed to be operating the Nissan SUV at the time of the offence, was taken into custody in the City of Toronto. The Nissan was recovered and determined to be stolen from York Region.
Video from Air2 showing the arrest of the suspects can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/9_f_97_8Ztc
Jamar WILSON, 20, Anthony STONER, 31, and Jahmyle JOHNSON, 32, all from Toronto, are facing numerous charges. See the attached list of charges and suspect photos. Investigators are releasing photos of the suspects as they are believed to be involved in other carjackings.
At the time of the offence, STONER and JOHNSON were on bail conditions for unrelated charges. They have each been charged with Breach of Probation.
Any witnesses are being asked to come forward. Investigators 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 call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable Kevin Nebrija
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August 2, 2024
