Carjackings

• 5 minors charged in Ontario carjacking task force investigation: police

  Police said that on Dec. 6 at around 2:45 p.m., officers responded to a collision at a school in the area of 16th Avenue and Markham Road in Markham.

  Crime

  Dec 14, 2023
  
• Provincial carjacking task force to be co-led by OPP, Toronto police

  Ontario Provincial Police have joined with their Greater Toronto Area counterparts to create a provincial taskforce aimed at addressing a rise in carjackings. 

  Crime

  Oct 16, 2023
  
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• Police issue warning after 3 carjackings reported in Markham, Ont.

  Police in York Region are warning residents in Markham after three carjackings were reported in the city, all which are believed to have involved the same suspects. 

  Crime

  Aug 23, 2023
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• Auto theft is now a ‘crisis’ in Canada. Here’s what we can do about it

  As vehicle thefts skyrocket in Canada, a new report is highlighting some actions that could be taken to tackle the problem by vehicle owners as well as governments.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2023
• 51 charges laid after Edmonton carjacking spree, robberies, Henday rampage

  According to Edmonton police, the suspect is charged in a crime spree that includes four hit-and-runs, two carjackings, two more attempted carjackings and four robberies.

  Crime

  May 18, 2023
• More than 500 stolen vehicles recovered, 119 people charged in Toronto: police

  More than 500 vehicles have been recovered, and 119 people have been charged in connection with an ongoing investigation into auto theft in Toronto, police say.

  Crime

  Apr 26, 2023
• Toronto police lay charges in series of armed carjackings, bank and pharmacy robberies

  Toronto police say six people have been charged in relation to a series of armed bank and pharmacy robberies as well as carjackings in the Greater Toronto Area.

  Crime

  Apr 5, 2023
• Four Toronto boys under 16 charged in 3 carjackings, 8 pharmacy robberies

  Police said three carjackings and eight pharmacy robberies occurred between Sept. 19 and Oct. 4 across both Toronto and York Region.

  Crime

  Oct 13, 2022
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• Man arrested, another wanted in connection with Toronto carjacking, police say

  Toronto police said on June 19, officers received a report of a carjacking in the Albion Road and Islington Avenue area.

  Crime

  Oct 4, 2022
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• Woman arrested, another wanted in connection with series of carjackings in Toronto: police

  Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Toronto police Insp. Rich Harris told reporters of a series of carjackings which took place in August and September.

  Crime

  Oct 4, 2022