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CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Toronto police release new photos of suspects wanted in attempted kidnapping
Police are searching for the three suspects in the two photos in connection with an attempted kidnapping investigation. (Toronto Police Service) Toronto police have released new photos of the suspects wanted in connection with an attempted kidnapping in North York on Saturday. Police were initially looking for four suspects but in a news release on Wednesday, they said investigators confirmed that only three male suspects were involved in the May 31 incident. Officers were called to Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East at 11:40 p.m. that day for a person with a gun. When they arrived, police learned that a victim who was out for a walk was approached by suspects. One of them pointed a firearm and demanded the victim get into their car, police said. The victim refused and screamed for help, prompting the suspects to drive away. All suspects were wearing a ski mask and black clothing. Police said one was a white male standing five feet eight. Meanwhile, the suspect vehicle is described as a grey-coloured Audi SUV. Audi The car used by three suspects during an attempted kidnapping in North York. (Toronto Police Service) Police continue to urge anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Toronto police release new photos of suspects wanted in attempted kidnapping
Police are searching for the three suspects in the two photos in connection with an attempted kidnapping investigation. (Toronto Police Service) Toronto police have released new photos of the suspects wanted in connection with an attempted kidnapping in North York on Saturday. Police were initially looking for four suspects but in a news release on Wednesday, they said investigators confirmed that only three male suspects were involved in the May 31 incident. Officers were called to Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East at 11:40 p.m. that day for a person with a gun. When they arrived, police learned that a victim who was out for a walk was approached by suspects. One of them pointed a firearm and demanded the victim get into their car, police said. The victim refused and screamed for help, prompting the suspects to drive away. All suspects were wearing a ski mask and black clothing. Police said one was a white male standing five feet eight. Meanwhile, the suspect vehicle is described as a grey-coloured Audi SUV. Audi The car used by three suspects during an attempted kidnapping in North York. (Toronto Police Service) Police continue to urge anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
CTV News
4 days ago
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Police search for suspects who allegedly tried to kidnap person at gunpoint in North York
Toronto police are searching for a suspect vehicle wanted in connection with an attempted kidnapping in North York. (Toronto Police Service handout) Toronto police say they are trying to identify suspects who allegedly attempted to kidnap a person at gunpoint in North York on Sunday night. According to police, the incident occurred in the area of Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East at around 11:40 p.m. Police said the victim was out for a walk when four suspects exited a car and approached them. One of the suspects, police allege, pointed a firearm at the victim and demanded they get into the car. Police said the victim refused and screamed for help and the suspects subsequently fled the area in a vehicle. The first suspect has been described by investigators as a white male, who is approximately five-foot-eight, and was wearing a ski mask and black clothing. Detailed suspect descriptions were not provided for the other three suspects, who police said were males wearing black clothing and a ski mask. The suspects, police said, were travelling in what has been described as a grey-coloured Audi SUV and an image of the vehicle has now been released. 'Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500 (or) Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477),' Toronto police said in a news release.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
Dorchester man accused of attempted kidnapping, assault, sought by police
Police are asking for the public's help locating a man accused of a violent incident over the weekend. Adam McCree, 28, of Dorchester, is wanted on probable cause for attempted kidnapping and assault and battery stemming from an incident on Sunday around 4:30 a.m. in South Boston, according to police. McCree is described as a 5'07″ Black man with brown eyes, black hair, and a thin build. Investigators say he has a tattoo on his neck of prayer hands. According to authorities, McCree has multiple warrants for his arrest out of Boston and New York. His last known location was in Dorchester, although officials say he may have fled to New York. Anyone with information about McCree's whereabouts is asked to call District C-6 Detectives at (617) 343-4742, and the Fugitive Unit at (617) 343-4468. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
CNN
06-05-2025
- CNN
A man spent 45 days in jail, accused of trying to abduct a child at Walmart. A judge granted a bond after lawyer shows video
CNN — Mahendra Patel, who is facing attempted kidnapping and other charges after a mother accused him of trying to grab her 2-year-old son from her at a Georgia Walmart, has been granted a $10,000 bond after being held in a Cobb County jail for 45 days. 'I'm going to grant this man a bond. He's entitled to a bond,' Cobb County Superior Court Judge A. Gregory Poole said in court Tuesday. Patel was released later in the day, his attorney told CNN. Patel's lawyer, Ashleigh Merchant, presented her case as to why he should be released by showing the judge a compilation of security footage that she subpoenaed from Walmart and shared with media outlets including CNN. They show the March 18 incident at a Walmart in the city of Acworth, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. Merchant said Patel was just trying to make sure the boy didn't fall from a scooter his mother was riding on with him in her lap. Patel had the support of numerous people who were in another room at the courthouse, including friends, relatives and neighbors, the attorney told the judge. The footage is somewhat grainy and Patel's back obscures part of what is happening. Prosecutors argued the video shows Patel grabbed the child, he shouldn't have and he fled after the incident. Merchant contended Patel did not flee the scene, and that he has strong ties in the community, such as property ownership, a wife and daughters, volunteering at local nonprofits and being a member of organizations such as the Kiwanis Club. Cobb County Chief Assistant District Attorney Jesse Evans said Patel was previously convicted of a felony for a financial scheme and was arrested on suspicion of DUI. 'I'm not worried about that. I don't believe he poses a risk to the community,' said Poole. 'The evidence from the video, and I won't comment on what I think the video really shows, as far as guilt or innocence. It's not my job today. But the facts do show me that he hung around, and I don't find that he's a flight risk based upon what I saw in the video,' Poole said. Caroline Miller, 26, told police Patel asked for help finding Tylenol at the Walmart. She said Patel tried to grab her 2-year-old son from her, but she pulled the child back. CNN has attempted to reach Miller, who previously has spoken publicly about the incident, for comment. When reached by phone, a family member told CNN that Miller declined to comment. A grand jury indicted Patel on April 3 on charges of criminal attempt to commit kidnapping, simple assault and simple battery, according to court documents. Patel, 57, spent his birthday in jail, according to his attorney.
