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Man suspected of taking photos in women's washroom at Walmart

Man suspected of taking photos in women's washroom at Walmart

The victim reported to police that a man held a cellphone under the stall in the washroom at the Richmond Hill store, according to Crime Stoppers of York Region's crime of the week
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Food delivery man violently assaulted in Vaughan carjacking

Food delivery man violently assaulted in Vaughan carjacking

Four suspects attacked the victim in a driveway Sunday evening before stealing his vehicle, York Regional Police say
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New arrest in Vaughan homicide, charges against husband withdrawn

New arrest in Vaughan homicide, charges against husband withdrawn

Following the discovery of new evidence, Ahmad Shekeb Askarzada, 43, is now charged with the homicide of Naheed Askaryar, 64, police said
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Police believe driver stopped after fatal hit and run near Newmarket

Police believe driver stopped after fatal hit and run near Newmarket

The 70-year-old victim had been reported missing after going for a walk the night before
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Man found dead on Davis, police suspect hit and run

Man found dead on Davis, police suspect hit and run

Davis Drive is closed between Bales Drive and Warden Avenue for the investigation
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Break-in suspect damages religious symbols in Vaughan building

Break-in suspect damages religious symbols in Vaughan building

The suspect broke the Mezuzahs on door frames in the Steeles office building, according to Crime Stoppers of York Region's crime of the week
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Vaughan man charged with homicide after woman found in house fire

Vaughan man charged with homicide after woman found in house fire

Mohammad Askaryar, 71, is charged with first-degree murder and arson endangering life
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2nd man arrested in Richmond Hill assault on Elnaz Hajtamiri

2nd man arrested in Richmond Hill assault on Elnaz Hajtamiri

Elnaz Hajtamiri was kidnapped from Wasaga Beach weeks after being assaulted in Richmond Hill
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12 years later, police lay murder charge in case of dismembered Ontario man

12 years later, police lay murder charge in case of dismembered Ontario man

62-year-old from Woodbridge was arrested Monday and charged with first-degree murder
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Vaughan shooting victim dies in hospital

Vaughan shooting victim dies in hospital

The 20-year-old Brampton man was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he was later pronounced deceased
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