Car Jacking – Goderich Free Press

Case #: 2025-35483 Published: Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 1:13 PM

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of two arrests made in a Carjacking investigation.

On Monday, January 6, 2025, at approximately 2:18 a.m., police responded to a call for Unknown Trouble in the Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue East area.

It is alleged that:

the victim and three friends were travelling in their vehicle
a black GMC tow truck began aggressively following closely behind
suspects inside the GMC began waving at the victim
the victim’s vehicle struck several curbs as they attempted to flee
the victim pulled over as a result of damage to their vehicle
one suspect exited the GMC and ordered the victims out of their vehicle
the suspect drove away in the victim’s vehicle with the GMC in tandem

Officers from 32 Division quickly responded to the area and located the GMC and the victim’s vehicle. Officers surrounded the area and took the two suspects into custody.

Yusif Ibrahimov, 30, of Thornhill, was charged with:

Robbery
Theft of Motor Vehicle With Violence

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 10 a.m., in room 105.

Seyed-Amin Ghaem-Maghami, 27, of Richmond Hill, was charged with:

Robbery
Theft of Motor Vehicle With Violence
Fail to Comply Undertaking

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 10 a.m., in room 105.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged a 17-year-old boy after a carjacking in the City of Richmond Hill.

On Monday, April 22, 2024, at approximately 1:15 a.m., police responded to a carjacking in the area of Leslie Street and East Beaver Creek Road. The victims were walking to their vehicle when four suspects approached, armed with at least one firearm, and demanded their keys.

Investigators located the stolen vehicle in the area of Meadowvale Road and Highway 401 in the City of Toronto, with one suspect inside. With the assistance of the Emergency Response and Canine Units, the vehicle was contained. A youth was taken into custody and the stolen vehicle was recovered.

Three suspects are still being sought.

Charged:17-year-old male, of the Town of Ajax

Charges:
Robbery with a Firearm
Disguise with Intent
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
Fail to Comply with Release Order x2

At the time of these offences, the youth was subject to two separate release orders and was wanted by Durham Regional Police.

York Regional Police is providing these tips every driver should keep in mind to avoid a carjacking:

Be aware of your surroundings at all times, even in places you feel safe
Stay vigilant at public garages, parking lots, gas stations and at controlled intersections
Keep your vehicle keys and house keys on separate key rings
Invest in GPS tracking or vehicle tracking services
Do not leave your vehicle running unattended
If you are the victim of a carjacking, avoid challenging the suspects. Obtain the best descriptions you can and call 9-1-1 when safe to do so.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.