Four teenagers have been arrested following a traffic stop relating to a carjacking that took place in Richmond Hill.
On May 5, York Regional Police responded to the report of a carjacking in the area of Elgin Mills Road and Leslie Street. Police say the victim was out of his vehicle in a parking lot when he was struck from behind. His vehicle was then stolen.
Police identified a suspect and, on June 15, they conducted a traffic stop. The suspect and “several” other occupants were in the vehicle, police said in a news release. The suspect was arrested and a firearm was found in a duffel bag.
Amir Hessami, 18, of Richmond Hill, has been charged with robbery with a firearm, possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, possession of restricted or prohibited ammunition, occupying a motor vehicle with a firearm, and two counts each of disobeying a court order and failing to comply with a sentence or disposition.
Three other males, ages 15, 16 and 17, of Richmond Hill, who were in the vehicle were also arrested and charged in relation to the firearm.
Police ask anyone with information about the incident to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips or 1800222tips.com.
