CRIME SCENE: Duo charged in series of Markham home invasions targeting sex workers
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York Regional Police have charged a man and woman from the GTA in connection with a series of targeted home invasion robberies in Markham.
Officers responded to an invasion at a condo building near Verdale Crossing and Birchmount Rd. on May 30 at about 11:30 p.m.
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Cops said the victim, a sex trade worker, was exiting their unit when a suspect allegedly forced his way inside, assaulted the victim, and demanded cash before fleeing in a blue sedan driven by a second suspect.
Police say on June 27 the same suspects were allegedly involved in two additional home invasions at condominiums in the area of Hwy. 7 E. and Roddick Rd. and in both cases, the suspects are believed to have specifically targeted sex trade workers.
Investigators have also linked one of the suspects to an earlier robbery that occurred in Barrie on May 6 and search warrants were executed at a residence in Toronto, where stolen property was recovered.
Oniel Joshua Forrester, 29, of Barrie, faces four counts of disguise with intent, three counts of robbery and one count of armed robbery.
Maryanne Cunanan, 30, of Toronto, is charged with two counts of robbery, and one count each of robbery and possession of proceeds obtained by crime.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7441, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or at 1800222tips.com.
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE PROBE LEADS TO ARREST
Peel Regional Police have arrested a man wanted in relation to an intimate partner violence investigation.
On June 28, police appealed to the public for assistance in locating a man due to intimate partner violence allegations and concerns for his safety.
On Thursday, 28-year-old Jaedyn Mills, of Montreal, turned himself in to police for charges of utter threats to cause death or bodily harm, criminal harassment and fail to comply with release order.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents can contact police at 905-453-2121, ext. 4990, or Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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