Canada- Attempted kidnapping of woman, parking lot, Vaughn Mills mall, Toronto, victim escaped rear vehicle, 4 armed suspects, 23 August 2024, *CCTV*

[dotr]

Woman escapes attempted Vaughan Mills kidnapping: Cops

On Friday at noon, police received multiple reports of a woman being kidnapped from the parking lot of Vaughan Mills shopping centre.

torontosun.com

"On Friday at noon, police received multiple reports of a woman being kidnapped from the parking lot of Vaughan Mills shopping centre.
Police said she was approached by four suspects, who were believed to be armed with a gun and forced her into the rear of a vehicle. The vehicle drove a short distance, but the victim managed to escape.''

 

[dotr]

News - York Regional Police

www.yrp.ca

August 26, 2024
''Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are seeking suspects following an attempted kidnapping in the City of Vaughan.

On Friday, August 23, 2024, at approximately 12 p.m., police responded to multiple reports of a woman being kidnapped from the parking lot of Vaughan Mills mall. The victim was approached by four suspects who forced her into the rear of a vehicle. It is believed the suspects were armed with a firearm.

The vehicle drove a short distance when the victim was able to escape. The victim sustained minor injuries.

The suspects are described as male, Black, thin build, wearing all black, black medical masks and gloves.

The suspect vehicle is a blue, four-door Honda Civic, with Ontario licence plate AXJN850. The vehicle was reported stolen from the City of Toronto on August 20, 2024.

Investigators believe the incident is targeted and the investigation is ongoing.

Investigators are appealing for any additional witnesses to come forward. It is believed that several witnesses were present and filmed the incident. Officers would like to speak with anyone who may have video surveillance or dashcam footage in the area at the time of the incident.

Any video captured can be uploaded through this link: Request for Video Surveillance Footage or by scanning the QR code.''

 

[PrairieWind]

wow, brutal. Anything new? I am just guessing, but I suspect the kidnappers were known to the victim. I don't think this was just a random kidnapping.

 

[dotr]

Aug 27 '24

UPDATED: York police seek bystander video after woman escapes kidnapping attempt at Vaughan mall

A woman managed to escape after an attempted kidnapping at the Vaughan Mills Mall on Friday, say York police.

www.yorkregion.com

“This was a targeted incident and there is no threat to public safety,” add police.
The suspects were all men with a thin build wearing all black, black medical masks and gloves.
Police are also looking for a blue, four-door Honda Civic with the Ontario licence plate AXJN850.
The vehicle was reported stolen from Toronto on Aug. 20, said police.
The investigation is ongoing and police believe that several witnesses were present and filmed the incident.''

 

[tarabull]

There were 2 abduction attempts in Waterloo Region since - FWIW

Abduction attempt in Waterloo just hours after similar case in Ayr

 

[PrairieWind]

“This was a targeted incident and there is no threat to public safety,” add police." So maybe authorities need to walk this statement back?

 

[dotr]

There were 2 abduction attempts in Waterloo Region since - FWIW

Abduction attempt in Waterloo just hours after similar case in Ayr

Started thread, hopefully not a double one.

Canada- Two separate cases of attempted abductions of women, Waterloo, Ontario, 24 Aug; '24

Aug 26 '24 rbbm https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/2-attempted-abductions-in-waterloo-region-over-the-weekend-1.7304814 ''In the first, a woman was out on a run in the area of Brant Waterloo Road and Ayr Road North in Ayr (North Dumfries township) at around 10:30 p.m. Saturday...

www.websleuths.com

 

[dotr]

Jonathan Hewston-Bharat, 19 - Google Search

Sep 6 '24

Arrest made in attempted kidnapping of woman at Vaughan Mills

Toronto man charged, three others sought in relation to Aug. 23 incident in parking lot of Vaughan mall

www.newmarkettoday.ca

''On Thursday, with the assistance of the Durham Regional Police Service, Johnathon Hewston-Bharat, 19, was arrested and charged with kidnapping with a firearm, breach of a court order, use of a firearm or imitation firearm, possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and possession of ammunition contrary to a prohibition order.
At the time of the incident, the accused was on a release order and a firearm prohibition.

Three other suspects are being sought in relation to the attempted kidnapping. They are described as Black males with thin builds, wearing all black, black medical masks and gloves.''

Man charged in attempted abduction of woman at Vaughan Mills parking lot

York Regional Police have laid charges against a 19-year-old man from Toronto for the brazen alleged attempted kidnapping of a woman from the Vaughan Mills parking lot on Aug. 23.

www.thestar.com

 

[LadyL]

honestly the suspect is older than I expected
when will we get some info about motive I wonder

 

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Jonathan Hewston-Bharat, 19 - Google Search

Sep 6 '24

Arrest made in attempted kidnapping of woman at Vaughan Mills

Toronto man charged, three others sought in relation to Aug. 23 incident in parking lot of Vaughan mall

www.newmarkettoday.ca

''On Thursday, with the assistance of the Durham Regional Police Service, Johnathon Hewston-Bharat, 19, was arrested and charged with kidnapping with a firearm, breach of a court order, use of a firearm or imitation firearm, possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and possession of ammunition contrary to a prohibition order.
At the time of the incident, the accused was on a release order and a firearm prohibition.

Three other suspects are being sought in relation to the attempted kidnapping. They are described as Black males with thin builds, wearing all black, black medical masks and gloves.''

Man charged in attempted abduction of woman at Vaughan Mills parking lot

York Regional Police have laid charges against a 19-year-old man from Toronto for the brazen alleged attempted kidnapping of a woman from the Vaughan Mills parking lot on Aug. 23.

www.thestar.com

That's a pretty terrifying photo. Imo.