CRIME SCENE: Rocks thrown at moving vehicles in Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville
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York Regional Police are investigating multiple instances of rocks being thrown at moving vehicles in Markham and Whitchurch-Stouffville since the beginning of September.
The most recent incidents were reported on Dec. 1 at about 12:30 a.m. in the Main St.-Park Dr. area of Stouffville involving a light-coloured SUV being hit.
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York police are working with the OPP, who are actively investigating several similar incidents in the Hwy. 48-Major Mackenzie Dr. area.
Investigators asked that anyone who has been the victim of such an incident to report it to police as they are following up with all leads. They also appealed to the public for help in identifying suspects and vehicles involved and for anyone who may have dashcam video from any of these incidents.
Anyone with information is asked to call 1-866-876-5423, Ext. 7541. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). An anonymous tip can also be left online at www.1800222tips.com.
COPS APPEAL FOR HELP IN IDENTIFYING CRASH VICTIM
Toronto Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the victim of a fatal collision in the Ossington Ave.-Bloor St. W. area.
On Tuesday at about 8:25 p.m., a male pedestrian believed to be about 55 years old had just left Ossington Station when a TTC bus exited and made a right turn to go south on Ossington.
Police said the victim was pinned under the front right side of the bus and transported to a trauma centre, but was later pronounced dead.
The investigation is ongoing and efforts are also underway by the coroner’s office and police to confirm the identity of the deceased, who is as an Asian male and about 5-foot-4 and 175 pounds. He was wearing green camouflage pants, a dark-coloured winter jacket and a brown tuque.
Police are asking anyone who may have security or dashcam footage of the area or incident or anyone who may have witnessed it to contact them at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or 222tips.com.
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ELDERLY MAN FIGHTING FOR LIFE AFTER CRASH
An elderly man is in critical condition after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga.
Peel Regional Police said on X just after 6 p.m. on Wednesday that they responded to a collision in the Rathburn Rd. W.-Confederation Pkwy. area, where an elderly male was in life-threatening condition after being hit by a vehicle.
The driver remained at the scene.
Police said Rathburn was closed in both directions between Elora and Living Arts Drs.
— With files from Toronto Sun staff.
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