Suspects for Identification Following Armed Home Invasion in East Gwillimbury
Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are appealing for
witnesses and are looking to identify at least three suspects wanted in
connection with a home invasion in the Township East Gwillimbury.
On April 13, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., three suspects forced their way
into a residence in the area of Frederick Pearson Street and John Candy Drive.
Inside the residence, two victims were assaulted, and suffered
non-life-threatening injuries. A firearm was also discharged. There were no
injuries reported as a result of the discharged firearm.
The suspects fled the scene in a dark-coloured sedan, where a fourth suspect was
waiting.
Three suspects are described as male, wearing balaclavas and all black clothing.
There is no description of the driver.
This is believed to be a targeted incident, and there is no ongoing threat to
public safety.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up
Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime
Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.1800222tips.com
[http://www.1800222tips.com/].
Crime prevention is our shared responsibility: Find up-to-date crime data in
York Region on the Community Safety Data Portal
[https://community-safety-portal-datayrp.hub.arcgis.com/?_mid_=8], or become a
partner in community safety by signing up for the Security Camera Registry
[https://www.yrp.ca/en/crime-prevention/Security-Camera-Registry.asp] today.
