A 57-year-old Toronto man who was kidnapped in a targeted abduction has been found safe, York Regional Police say.
Roberto Marchioni was found Sunday around 3 a.m. by a passerby in the Highway 401 and Morningside Avenue area, police said. He was found with minor injuries and was treated at the scene, they added.
York Regional Police began investigating reports of “suspicious circumstances” after his black Range Rover was found outside a business at 119 Westcreek Drive in Vaughan, Ont., around 6:20 a.m. Friday – roughly four hours after surveillance video shows him leaving work and being assaulted and forced into a grey 2020 Honda CRV LX by two suspects.
A third suspect is also believed to be involved.
The vehicle was last seen taking Langstaff Road to Highway 400 southbound. Police also believe a black Dodge Ram pickup truck was involved in the incident. It’s described as a “fairly new model” and has electronic powered running boards.
The homicide unit is investigating but a police spokesperson said that the unit investigates both kidnappings and homicides.
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“We do not know where he is and are appealing for witnesses and information,” the spokesperson said. At a news conference Saturday afternoon, Inspector Paolo Fiore said police are “very concerned” for his wellbeing, as is his family.
On Sunday, police urged the suspects seek legal counsel and turn themselves in.
“Investigators have been working diligently since the report came in and have made some progress in this investigation, but they have not been able to identify the suspects involved,” police said in a release, which included photos of the suspects and suspect vehicle.
— with files from Aaron D’Andrea
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