Carjackings in York Region have more than doubled so far this year, part of a concerning trend that has seen them skyrocket since 2019.
"Over a five year period, we've seen a 400 per cent increase in carjackings, which are violent and traumatizing for victims and their families," York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween told reporters at a news conference Tuesday.
There have been a total of 64 carjackings in the region since January, representing a 106 per cent increase from the same time period in 2023.
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