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Man, 22, kidnapped from Markham underground garage

The victim was approached by three masked men, one of whom was armed with a conductive energy weapon, shortly before 6 p.m.

NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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York Regional Police is seeking public assistance to locate 22-year-old Wanzhen Lu who was kidnapped from an underground parking garage in the City of Markham.

On Saturday, March 23, 2019, shortly before 6 p.m., the victim and his friend were in an underground parking garage at a condominium building at 15 Water Walk Dr., which is in the area of Highway 7 and Birchmount Road.

The victim was approached by three masked men, one of whom was armed with a conductive energy weapon. The suspects grabbed the victim and forced him into an awaiting vehicle and fled.

Police are concerned for the well-being of the victim and are releasing images of him that were taken today as this was the clothing he was wearing when he was kidnapped.

Abducted:

  • Wanzhen Lu
  • Male, Asian
  • 22 years
  • Wears glasses
  • Last seen wearing a black hoodie, black jeans with white running shoes

Suspect Vehicle: 

  • 2008 to 2010 black Dodge Caravan
  • No front plate
  • Rear plate CEAR350. Plate is stolen

Anyone with information is asked to contact York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau immediately at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541.

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