Posted on Sunday July 14, 2024
Investigators with the York Regional Homicide Unit have located 57-year-old Roberto MARCHIONI, in good health.
On Sunday, July 14, 2024, at approximately 3 a.m., Mr. MARCHIONI was located by a citizen, in the area of Highway 401 and Morningside Avenue, in the City of Toronto. Toronto Police Service officers attended and contacted YRP. He was suffering minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
The investigation is still ongoing. York Regional Police will continue to dedicate significant resources to find the suspects responsible for the kidnapping, as they are still at large.
We strongly recommend that the suspects involved in this kidnapping seek legal counsel and turn themselves in.
On Friday, July 12, 2024, at approximately 2:15 a.m., the victim was leaving his place of business at 119 Westcreek Drive, near Highway 400 and Langstaff Road, when he was confronted by two suspects who assaulted and forced him into a grey 2020 Honda CRV LX before fleeing the area. They were last seen exiting to Langstaff Road and southbound on Highway 400. Investigators believe a black Dodge Ram pickup truck was involved.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865, or email at homicide@yrp.ca, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
Prepared by: Constable Lisa Moskaluk
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July 14, 2024
