Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking a 39-year-old man wanted for a carjacking in the Town of Newmarket.
On Saturday, August 3, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., police responded to a carjacking at a gas station, in the area of Mulock Drive East and Harry Walker Parkway. The victim was pumping gas when a male suspect approached and entered her vehicle. As he attempted to drive away, a good Samaritan pulled in front of the victim’s vehicle to block in the suspect. However, the suspect was able to flee by reversing, nearly ripping off the door of the victim’s vehicle. No one was injured.
It was learned the suspect had just been released following a bail hearing on unrelated charges from police custody in #1 District, prior to the carjacking.
Later that evening, at approximately 9 p.m., Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to a fail to remain collision in the intersection of Mayfield Road and Bramalea Road, in the Town of Caledon. One of the vehicles involved was the same vehicle that was carjacked in Newmarket earlier that day. The suspect fled on foot. Despite the use of a drone and their Canine Unit, police were unable to locate the suspect. A warrant for his arrest has been issued.
Investigators are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Officers would also like to speak with anyone who may have video surveillance or dashcam footage in the area at the time of the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
