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WARNING AND PREVENTION TIPS AFTER CHARGES LAID IN ROBBERY SWARMING INCIDENTS IN VAUGHAN
Posted on Friday June 24, 2022
York Regional Police would like to remind citizens to be cautious when engaged by strangers after charges have been laid in connection with several recent robberies in the City of Vaughan.
On Saturday, June 11, and Saturday, June 18, 2022, York Regional Police responded to several incidents of street-level robberies at plazas and on sidewalks in the area of Jane Street and Norwood Avenue. In all of these incidents, victims reported being swarmed by a large group of young people in the evening hours.
On Saturday, June 11, 2022, at approximately 10:30 p.m. a male victim attended the area to pick up food. As he exited the restaurant, he was aggressively accosted by a group of youth demanding alcohol, cigarettes and his food. The victim was followed to his car where he placed his food in the back seat. The crowd began kicking and hitting the victim’s vehicle causing extensive damage. One teen opened the rear door and stole the victim’s food. The victim attempted to get his food back, however, was chased, swarmed, attacked and had his wallet stolen.
Through investigation, one of the suspects was identified and charged on Thursday, June 23, 2022. The investigation is ongoing.
York Regional Police is urging any additional victims of this type of robbery or swarming, and any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police, to please come forward.
Officers will remain active and aggressive in these areas to combat this issue. Investigators continue to work with community members and business owners in the area to gather video surveillance, report incidents and apprehend those responsible for these offences.
Residents are encouraged to consider the following safety tips to help prevent these offences.
Prepared by: Constable Amy Boudreau
WARNING AND PREVENTION TIPS AFTER CHARGES LAID IN ROBBERY SWARMING INCIDENTS IN VAUGHAN
Posted on Friday June 24, 2022
York Regional Police would like to remind citizens to be cautious when engaged by strangers after charges have been laid in connection with several recent robberies in the City of Vaughan.
On Saturday, June 11, and Saturday, June 18, 2022, York Regional Police responded to several incidents of street-level robberies at plazas and on sidewalks in the area of Jane Street and Norwood Avenue. In all of these incidents, victims reported being swarmed by a large group of young people in the evening hours.
On Saturday, June 11, 2022, at approximately 10:30 p.m. a male victim attended the area to pick up food. As he exited the restaurant, he was aggressively accosted by a group of youth demanding alcohol, cigarettes and his food. The victim was followed to his car where he placed his food in the back seat. The crowd began kicking and hitting the victim’s vehicle causing extensive damage. One teen opened the rear door and stole the victim’s food. The victim attempted to get his food back, however, was chased, swarmed, attacked and had his wallet stolen.
Through investigation, one of the suspects was identified and charged on Thursday, June 23, 2022. The investigation is ongoing.
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Officers will remain active and aggressive in these areas to combat this issue. Investigators continue to work with community members and business owners in the area to gather video surveillance, report incidents and apprehend those responsible for these offences.
Residents are encouraged to consider the following safety tips to help prevent these offences.
- Trust your instincts and be aware of your surroundings
- If you suspect you are being followed, call 9-1-1
- If you are approached by thieves, try to remain calm and comply. Don’t fight back
- Head to a safe location and call 9-1-1 as soon as possible
- Try to note distinct characteristics of the robber, surfaces touched, any weapon description and direction they fled
Prepared by: Constable Amy Boudreau
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