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Police seek suspects after carjacking in Markham, Ont.

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

Police are seeking suspects after a carjacking in Markham, Ont.

York Regional Police said the incident occurred on Monday at around 9:35 p.m.

Officers said a “suspicious vehicle” was seen in the Kennedy Road and Highlen Avenue area.

“When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, it fled, striking a light standard,” police alleged in a news release. “Four suspects ran from the vehicle before police arrived.”

According to police, shortly after, officers received a report from a female victim who said she had been carjacked by multiple suspects.

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Officers said the victim was sitting in her car when three suspects opened the doors and allegedly demanded she get out.

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Police said the victim complied and her vehicle was stolen.

“The victim was not physically injured,” police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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