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 Richmond Hill.
On Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, around 1:25 p.m., officers were called to the area of Bedford Park Avenue and Pugsley Avenue for a report of a carjacking.
The victim had been driving in a 2008 black Mazda 3 on Bedford Park Avenue when two male suspects that were standing at the side of the road waved for him to stop. The victim believed the suspects needed help, however when he stopped his car, one suspect pointed a gun at the victim and demanded he get out of the car. The victim complied.
The suspects stole the vehicle and fled the area.
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 HoldUp 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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