CRIME SCENE: Video released in shooting of homeowner in Markham garage

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Witnesses and suspects are sought after a man was shot in the garage of his Markham home.

York Regional Police released video footage that shows a suspect exiting the passenger side of a vehicle before running into the homeowner’s garage in the Digby Cresc.-Aldergrove Dr. area on Wednesday at 4:25 p.m. and shooting him.

The victim suffered a gunshot wound to his leg and was taken to a trauma centre with non-life-threatening injuries.

Cops are seeking a dark-coloured newer-model Acura TLX sedan and the gunman described as Black and wearing a black hoodie, black pants and black face mask.

Investigators believe the incident is targeted.

Anyone with surveillance video or dashcam footage from the area at the time of the shooting or with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876- 5423, ext. 7541, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at 1800222tips.com.

TORONTO MAN CHARGED WITH SEX ASSAULTS

A 26-year-old Toronto man is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting two victims with a noxious substance more than two years ago.

Toronto Police allege that on June 21, 2022, a victim went to the accused’s home in the St. Clair Ave. W.-Dufferin St. area where they were drugged with a noxious substance and then sexually assaulted.

A week later, on June 28, 2022, cops allege an identical incident happened involving the same alleged victim. Then on July 21, 2022, cops allege a second victim went to the same home and was drugged and sexually assaulted.

On Jan. 1, 2024, investigators identified a suspect and began an investigation.

Search warrants were executed and on Tuesday, Jackson Ferreira was arrested and charged with three counts of sexual assault. Police did not specify the gender of the alleged victims.

Investigators believe there may be more alleged victims and have released his image.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-1300, or Crime Stoppers.

WOMAN STRUCK BY SCHOOL BUS DIES, WITNESSES SOUGHT

Witnesses are sought after a woman was struck and killed by a school bus in Richmond Hill earlier this week.

York Regional Police said officers responded on Tuesday just before 3 p.m. to a pedestrian struck by a bus on Yonge St. north of Silverwood Ave.

Officers arrived on scene and found an 84-year-old woman with a head injury. The school bus had already left the scene, cops added.

The victim was taken to a local hospital but she was transferred to a trauma centre when her condition was determined to be more serious.

Police said the woman succumbed to her injuries in hospital on Wednesday.

The driver of the school bus has been identified and the investigation is ongoing.

Investigators are appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police, and to anyone who may have dashcam footage of the area around the time of the collision to call 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at 1800222tips.com.

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HAMILTON COPS WARN OF DAYTIME BREAK-INS

A group of burglars are canvassing neighbourhoods prior to daytime break-and-enters in Hamilton.

Hamilton Police said the suspects get out of a vehicle, knock on the door or ring the doorbell and, if unanswered, they then leave in the vehicle and circle the neighbourhood, later returning and forcing entry into the residence. Once inside, the suspects target bedrooms containing jewelry.

Police said if the homeowner answers the door, the suspects will “make up an excuse or pose as a landscaper or general labourer.” The wanted crew have been seen wearing high-visibility reflective clothing, hardhats and face masks.

Police are asking residents to be aware of suspicious behaviour and report any observations to police or Crime Stoppers.