NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking two suspects following an attempted carjacking in the City of Richmond Hill.
On Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, around 2:40 a.m., officers were called to the area of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue West for a report of an attempted car jacking.
The victim had been driving a 2010 black Porsche Panamera. He parked in the parking lot and when he exited the vehicle, a suspect vehicle pulled up behind him.
He was confronted by one male suspect who demanded the keys to the Porsche. The victim refused and attempted to drive away from the scene. The suspect returned to his own vehicle and fled the scene.
The suspect is described as male, wearing black clothing and a black balaclava.
A second suspect remained in the suspect vehicle, which was last seen driving southbound on Yonge Street.
Investigators are appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police to come forward. Officers would also like to speak with anyone who may have video surveillance or dashcam footage of the incident.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6631, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips, leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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