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CHARGES LAID IN ROCK THROWING INCIDENTS

Posted on Friday January 31, 2025

Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have laid charges following rock throwing incidents in the City of Markham and Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.

On January 28, 2025, two males were charged in relation to a number of these incidents that began in July 2024.

An 18-year-old male, of the City of Markham, is charged with Mischief Under $5,000. The male cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act as he was a youth at the time of the offence.

A 17-year-old male, of the City of Markham, is charged with Mischief Under $5,000 x2.

The investigation is ongoing and investigators anticipate more charges may be laid.

Anyone with information is asked to call the #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.

Visit our Community Safety Data Portal for complete stats and crime data within York Region. Crime prevention is our shared responsibility. Learn more about Operation Streetview.

Prepared by: Constable Kevin Nebrija
                    24-807705/25-30149
                    January 31, 2025