Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged two suspects and seized a quantity of drugs after executing a search warrant in relation to an armed carjacking which occurred in the City of Markham.
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at approximately 2:40 a.m., police responded to a carjacking in the area of Old Kennedy Road and Denison Street. Three suspects approached the victim and pointed a firearm at him, before stealing his 2021 Mercedes G-Wagon. The suspects fled in tandem with a white BMW sport utility vehicle being operated by a fourth suspect.
On November 6, 2024, the stolen G-Wagon was located on a residential street in Mississauga and recovered by police.
On December 10, 2024, investigators executed a warrant in the City of Brampton in relation to the investigation. Officers seized a quantity of Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl, Heroin and Methamphetamine and recovered a Porsche that had been reported stolen during a home invasion in Toronto. Two suspects were arrested.
York Regional Police is releasing images of the accused as investigators believe they are part of a larger group actively involved in committing carjacking robberies and are appealing for witnesses.
| Charged:Suvestan GANESHAMOORTHY, 34, of the City of Pickering | Charges Include:Possession for the Purpose – CocainePossession for the Purpose – Crystal MethPossession for the Purpose – HeroinPossession for the Purpose – FentanylPossession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 x2 |
| Charged:Arunsheeyaah ARULANANTHAM, 29, of the City of Brampton |
The investigation is ongoing and investigators are still seeking additional suspects.
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.
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