Carjackings in the city at 179 in 2022, up 209% from 2021.
Toronto hit a milestone of 5,909 vehicles stolen this year following a carjacking on Monday.
That crime put carjackings in the city at 179 so far in 2022, up 209% from 2021.
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The 5,909 auto thefts so far in 2022 are an increase of 45% from last year.
In May, Toronto Police funded $2.3 million to have a special force tackle vehicle thefts and carjackings.
Cops note carjacking incidents and auto thefts are different. A carjacking has an element of violence during the actual theft of the vehicle, making it a robbery.
A theft involves no violence or threat and on many occasions no victim is present.
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Monday’s carjacking happened just after 5 p.m. in a parking lot in the Warden Ave. and Bamburgh Circle area of Scarborough.
Police say a firearm was seen and they are looking for three suspects. No injuries were reported.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-2222.