SUSPECTS SOUGHT FOLLOWING ATTEMPTED KIDNAPPING IN VAUGHAN
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.''
