Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are appealing for witnesses following an armed carjacking in the City of Richmond Hill.
On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at approximately 5 p.m., police responded to a carjacking in a plaza parking lot, in the area of Highway 7 East and Leslie Street. The victim was sitting in their vehicle when they were approached by a male suspect armed with a knife. The suspect demanded the keys to their vehicle and fled in the victim’s black 2023 Mercedes GLE sport utility vehicle (SUV).
In surveillance video, the suspects are seen arriving in a black Honda CRV prior to the carjacking.
One suspect is seen exiting from the passenger side before confronting the victim. Both vehicles then leave the area. Video of the incident can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/wsplYgGkjA4
The Honda CRV was later located abandoned in the City of Mississauga. Investigators learned the vehicle was stolen in the City of Toronto on July 23, 2024.
The victim’s Mercedes SUV was later located abandoned in Toronto.
The suspects are still outstanding and there are no suspect descriptions.
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 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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July 26, 2024
