NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking two suspects following a carjacking in the City of Markham.
On Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 at 8:45 p.m., officers were called to the area of Warden Avenue and Clegg Road for a report of a carjacking.
The victim had been driving a 2009 white Honda Accord on Warden Avenue when her vehicle was struck by a silver sedan. A male suspect from the other vehicle approached the victim and assaulted her before stealing her vehicle.
The male suspect fled the scene in the stolen vehicle, travelling southbound on Warden Avenue towards Highway 407, prior to police arriving.
The second female suspect left the area driving the silver sedan. Both suspects are described as being 40 to 50 years old.
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.
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