Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged five men in connection with an armed home invasion in the City of Vaughan and believe they are part of a larger criminal network.
On December 24, 2023, at 1:52 a.m., York Regional Police received a report of a home invasion in progress at a residence in the area of Forest Drive and Harmonia Crescent. Three masked suspects forced entry into the home and proceeded to assault and hold the occupants at gunpoint while demanding money. Responding officers encountered three suspects and during the interaction, an officer discharged their firearm multiple times. One suspect was taken into custody and two fled the scene. A loaded firearm was dropped by one of the suspects and seized. No one was seriously injured. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) invoked their mandate.
A black sedan was seen fleeing the area as officers approached the residence. Investigators later learned this vehicle was stolen during an armed carjacking in the City of Calgary on November 10, 2023.
Through continued investigation, four further suspects were identified and charged with a combined 37 criminal offences (see attached charge list) and an additional firearm, a sawed-off shotgun, was seized.
Investigators are releasing photos of the accused because they believe they are part of a larger criminal network and may only be known by their street names. They are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Charged:
- Lorrin WOLFE, 33, of Onion Lake First Nation, Saskatchewan
- Ali MOHAMMED, 26, of City of Toronto
- Kesworth BASSARAGH, 32, of City of Toronto
- Jamie Lee TOOTOOSIS, 36, of Onion Lake First Nation, Saskatchewan
- Elcee JIMMY, 35, of Thunderchild First Nation, Saskatchewan
(see attached charge list)
At the time of the home invasion, WOLFE was wanted by multiple police agencies out west for unrelated criminal offences and was bound by three weapons prohibition orders. BASSARAGH was on parole and was bound by two weapons prohibition orders. TOOTOOSIS was bound by two weapons prohibition orders.
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 Lisa Moskaluk
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May 21, 2024
