Two Separate Violent Auto Theft Robberies At Yorkdale Mall Lead to the Arrest of One Youth, 3 Suspects Still Wanted
On two separate occasions at Yorkdale Mall, violent attempted carjackings occurred. The first on 2024February09, 4 suspects followed a family with children, assaulted one person. The other parent was able to run back to the mall with the children. The suspects then fled.
At a later date, 2024February17, three suspects approached another family with children and demanded the car keys. The victim was pushed to the ground. In both incidences, a firearm was seen.
Following an investigation by the Provincial Car Jacking Task Force (PCJTF), a 17 year old was identified but cannot be named due to the Youth Criminal Justice Act. He is charged with two counts of robbery with a firearm and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.
News Articles:
- CP24 – Two attempted carjackings near Yorkdale mall, police say victims were with their children
- Toronto Police Service – Youth Arrested in two Carjacking Investigations, Dufferin Street and Yorkdale Road area
- Toronto Star – Seventeen-year-old arrested after two attempted carjackings involving children at Yorkdale mall
- CTV News Toronto – Two attempted carjackings near Yorkdale mall, police say victims were with their children
Closing Remarks:
Callous acts like this to families have to stop. If you have any information, DO NOT confront the suspects, please call the police at 416-808-7350.
