Two people have been charged after police say a citizen helped foil an attempted vehicle theft Monday in Vaughan.
At about 5 a.m., police were called to a theft in progress in the area of Major Mackenzie Drive West and Barons Street, where the caller saw two people trying to gain access to a vehicle.
When police arrived, the suspects attempted to flee in a vehicle but lost control and ended up in a snowbank. They were arrested after a brief foot pursuit.
Aydean Ranjbari, 30, of Markham, has been charged with attempted theft of a motor vehicle, disguise with intent, possession of a break-in instrument and possession of an automobile master key.
Simon Jolivet, 26, of Quebec, faces the same charges, as well as dangerous operation and flight from police.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police #4 Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7471. Information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1800222tips.com.
