Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged two men and recovered a stolen vehicle following a home invasion in the City of Markham.
On Saturday, April 12, 2024, at approximately 4 p.m., police were called to a home in the area of Steeles Avenue East and Henderson Avenue for a home invasion. When they arrived at the residence, the victim reported two armed men broke into her house and threatened to kill her while demanding money. The suspects fled in a white sports utility vehicle (SUV). The victim was not injured.
Through investigation, it was learned the SUV was stolen earlier that day from the City of Orillia.
Investigators were able to locate the stolen vehicle, with the assistance of our Air Support Unit and the Toronto Police Service (TPS). The suspects were located on foot in a mall in Toronto and taken into custody.
Charged:
- Wylie GABRIEL, 18, of no fixed address
- Andrew PARSONS, 24, of Toronto
Charges:
- Robbery with Firearm
- Disguise with Intent
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Mischief Over $5,000
PARSONS was on two release orders and wanted by TPS at the time of these offences.
A video of the incident can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/iMj8_sL7Mms
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 by leaving an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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