It happened at 9:55 p.m. in the area of Major Mackenzie Drive West and Thomas Cook Avenue, according to a news release issued Thursday.
At the time, police said, the victim was driving a white 2017 Mercedes E300 on Thomas Cook Avenue when he stopped to turn onto Major Mackenzie.
That’s when a dark-colored SUV pulled up next to the victim’s vehicle and a suspect, who appeared to be holding a gun near his waist, got out of the passenger side, investigators said.
Police said the suspect asked the victim to exit the vehicle and he complied.
The suspect reportedly took off in the victim’s vehicle, followed by the second suspect in the SUV.
No detailed descriptions of the suspects or their vehicle have been released by police.
Investigators are looking to speak to anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the incident. Also, anyone who may have surveillance or dash cam video of the alleged carjacking is asked to come forward.
Vehicle thefts in the Greater Toronto Area have become more frequent in recent months.
The frequency of these incidents became so great that in May, York Regional Police launched a special task force to combat theft head-on.
The task force is led by York Region, but includes members from Toronto Police, Peel Regional Police, Ontario Provincial Police and Durham Regional Police Service.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6631 or Crime Stoppers.
