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Suspects wanted after attempted carjacking of Mercedes in Markham

A York Regional Police officer and cruiser. File / Global News

York Regional Police say they are looking for three suspects after a man reported his Mercedes was almost carjacked in Markham early Thursday.

Police said the attempted carjacking happened at around 2:30 a.m. near Macrill Road and Goldring Crescent, a residential area near Woodbine and 16th avenues.

According to police, the victim said he was driving a Mercedes Benz C-Class when he pulled over on the street.

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A dark-coloured vehicle drove up beside him and a suspect approached the victim with a weapon and demanded the car, investigators said.

Police said the man was able to drive away and lose the suspect before calling police.

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The suspect is described as a male, about 20 to 30 years old with a slim build and wearing a black T-shirt and black pants. The other two suspects were inside the suspect vehicle, police said.

Any witnesses or anyone with surveillance video is asked to come forward and contact police.

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