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…
Two men entered a Gucci store in the middle of the day, at least one brandishing a handgun telling people to get down on the floor. They stole handbags, sunglasses and even luggage totaling approximately $50,000 worth of goods. A woman, allegedly holding a gun, stood watch outside while the men robbed the store. Police…
On 2024February15, in a plaza parking lot on Finch Avenue and Don Mills, a male walking back to their BMW was approached by two males in dark clothing and what appeared to be a gun. The suspects demanded the keys and drove off. On the Westbound lanes of the 401 near Leslie Street, the vehicle…
Just after midnight on 2024February14, York Region Police were called to a home invasion on Charlotte Abby Drive and Holland Landing Road in East Gwillimbury. Several male suspects burst into a home armed with guns. A home owner was pistol-whipped and robbed of several valuables and money before fleeing in a light-coloured vehicle. The suspects…
On 2024February12, at approximately 9:30pm, a driver stopped at a gas station on Don Mills Road and Sheppard Avenue was approached by two suspects, one armed with a gun. The suspects allegedly threatened the driver with the gun and pulled the driver out. They fled in the vehicle. A few hours later, at 2:45am, the…
Police were called to Yorkdale Mall at 8:44pm on Wednesday night (2024January31) after reports of a robbery of a jewelry store. The 4 suspects fled past the Tiffany & Co. towards the West side of the mall. A gun was seen during the robbery but no reports of injuries. It is not known how much,…
Anthony Britch, 35, and Alana DaSilva, 30, have both been charged with theft after using bear spray on a security guard and robbing the Arc’teryx store of $25,000 of goods. Britch has also been charged with assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The two fled in a taxi after the robbing….
In 2023 November, York Region Police arrested and charged a 19 year old, Thomas Aposotolopoulos, for three carjackings. The accused was under house arrest but was observed by police outside of his residence against his bail restrictions. A search warrant was executed at his residence where a loaded firearm with 12 rounds, currency and drugs…
Back in 2023December05 at approximately 8:50pm, the Yorkdale Cartier store was robbed. 4 suspects are still at large. 3 of them entered the store, 1 released pepper spray while 2 others smashed the jewelry cases and stole large quantities of goods. The 4th stayed outside and stood watch. They fled the mall in a black…
