‘At least’ 3 suspects sought following staged carjacking in Markham

A York Regional Police patch is shown in Aurora, Ont. on Dec. 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

Police in York Region are searching for “at least” three suspects following what they’re calling a staged carjacking in Markham.

The robbery happened on Sunday near Major Mackenzie Drive East and Reesor Road.

York Regional Police (YRP) said they were called to that area at about 10:20 p.m.

Investigators say the driver of a dark-coloured sedan rear-ended the victim’s Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon.

Two suspects then allegedly forced the motorist out of their vehicle and “fled in tandem with the suspect vehicle.”

Two of the suspects are described as male with a skinny build. Both were last seen wearing all dark clothing and a balaclava.

The are no descriptive details for the third wanted person, whom police said was the driver of the suspect vehicle.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. They’d also like to speak with anyone with video surveillance or dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact YRP’s Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, or Crime Stoppers anonymously.