York Regional Police are looking for five men after a 61-year-old woman was violently carjacked in Markham last weekend.At about 11:35 p.m. Saturday, the woman, who lives in the Brimley Road and Steeles Avenue area, was getting out of her Toyota Corolla when she was attacked by five men who grabbed her and threw her to the ground.
According to police, the men demanded her keys and then forced her back into the Corolla at gunpoint.
The men left the woman in her car in the Don Mills Road and Sheppard Avenue area and she called police.
Police are working with limited descriptions of the suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at www.1800222tips.com
With files from yorkregion.com
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Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Sports Report
NHL: Atlanta 5 Toronto 4 (Shootout)
YRAA
Sr. Boys' Football - King City 35, St. Joan of Arc 0; Richmond Hill 30, Woodbridge 6;
Jr. Boys' Football — King City 35, St Joan of Arc 6; Brother Andre 19, Markham 13;
Sr. Girls' Basketball — Markham 47, Sacred Heart 45; Jr. Boys' Volleyball — Toronto District Christian 2, Stephen Lewis 0 (26-24, 26-24); Stephen Lewis 2, Holy Cross 0 (25-23, 25-18);
Varsity Girls' Field Hockey — Quarterfinal - Unionville 4, Bayview 2.With files from
thestar.com
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YRAA
Sr. Boys' Football - King City 35, St. Joan of Arc 0; Richmond Hill 30, Woodbridge 6;
Jr. Boys' Football — King City 35, St Joan of Arc 6; Brother Andre 19, Markham 13;
Sr. Girls' Basketball — Markham 47, Sacred Heart 45; Jr. Boys' Volleyball — Toronto District Christian 2, Stephen Lewis 0 (26-24, 26-24); Stephen Lewis 2, Holy Cross 0 (25-23, 25-18);
Varsity Girls' Field Hockey — Quarterfinal - Unionville 4, Bayview 2.With files from
thestar.com
- ER
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
T-Hill Bank Robbed
A man is wanted for a Thornhill bank robbery on Friday.At about 10:15 a.m., the man entered the TD Canada Trust branch on Yonge Street and passed a teller a note demanding cash. The teller complied and the man fled on foot, traveling northeast.The robber is a Caucasian man, 40 to 50 years old. He was wearing blue jeans, a light green sweater with dark green trim, a black jacket and gloves, a beige Tilley-style hat and sunglasses.Anyone with information, is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip at www.1800222tips.com.
With files from yorkregion.com
- ER
With files from yorkregion.com
- ER
Arsonist Caught
York Regional Police have arrested a Markham man in connection with a series of arsons dating back to April.
The most recent blaze was set in the early morning of Oct. 13, in the Lunau Lane and Lindemann Street area of Thornhill. The target was two bags full of leaves, which were found by police and firefighters on the road engulfed in flames.The blaze was linked to a dozen other fires between April 21 and 25 and May 5 to 12, all in Thornhill.A 36-year-old Markham man was arrested on Saturday and charged with 16 counts of arson.He was later released and is due back in court on Nov. 9.
With files from yorkregion.com
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The most recent blaze was set in the early morning of Oct. 13, in the Lunau Lane and Lindemann Street area of Thornhill. The target was two bags full of leaves, which were found by police and firefighters on the road engulfed in flames.The blaze was linked to a dozen other fires between April 21 and 25 and May 5 to 12, all in Thornhill.A 36-year-old Markham man was arrested on Saturday and charged with 16 counts of arson.He was later released and is due back in court on Nov. 9.
With files from yorkregion.com
- ER
Monday, October 22, 2007
YRP Search For T-Hill Arsonist
York Regional Police are searching for an arsonist, who has been responsible for at least 14 fires in Thornhill since April 21.The most recent blaze was set this past Saturday at about 4 a.m. in the Lunau Lane and Lindemann Street area. The target was two bags of leaves, which were found on the road engulfed in flames.The suspect’s description is limited but he is believed to be Caucasian, in his late teens or early 20s, standing five-feet eight-inches tall with a thin build, wearing a hoodie with the hood up over his head.Anyone with information is urged to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7241, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip online at www.1800222tips.com
With files from yorkregion.com
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With files from yorkregion.com
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Markham Libraries Hold Halloween Workshops
Markham library branches are offering ways to make Halloween memorable with a pair of workshops.The Angus Glen branch will hold a face painting workship where parents can watch as their children have their faces painted by a professional. The instructor will demonstrate tips and techniques for creating spectacular designs that will dazzle family and friends Halloween night.The workshop takes place on Oct. 27 from 2 to 3 p.m. Cost is $10 per child and is open to all ages.The library is at 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr., east of Warden Avenue.Children can also learn how to create Halloween crafts in a workshop at the Milliken Mills branch on Oct. 27 from 1 to 2 p.m. The workshop costs $15, includes all materials, and is open to children between the ages of seven to 12.The Milliken branch is at 7600 Kennedy Rd., Unit 1, just south of 14th Avenue. For more information on both workshops, call 905-513-7977.
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