York Region carjackings have more than doubled in 2024 | CTV News Toronto at Noon for Aug. 27, 2024

Published: 27 August 2024
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Carjackings in York Region have more than doubled so far this year, part of a concerning trend that has seen them skyrocket since 2019.

"Over a five year period, we've seen a 400 per cent increase in carjackings, which are violent and traumatizing for victims and their families," York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween told reporters at a news conference Tuesday.

There have been a total of 64 carjackings in the region since January, representing a 106 per cent increase from the same time period in 2023.

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