A firearm was discharged and an arson occurred at a residence in Markham early last Thursday.
York Regional Police responded to a report of shots fired at a residence in the area of Windfields Road and Beckenridge Drive onThursday, July 18. Video from the area shows a four-door white sedan approaching the home at approximately 3:40 a.m., and a suspect in the rear seat is observed firing several shots before fleeing the area, police said in a news release.
No one was injured.
On Sunday, July 21 at approximately 1:45 a.m., police were called to the same address for a report of a vehicle on fire. Video surveillance showed a grey sport utility vehicle in the area before a suspect approaches a parked vehicle in the driveway on foot and pours a flammable liquid on it before setting a fire.
Video of the incidents can be viewed here:
Suspect vehicles:
- White, four-door sedan with black rims
- Grey SUV with roof racks
Suspect:
- Male
- Wearing a black Adidas hooded sweater with white markings, a black face mask and red gloves
Investigators are seeking any additional video surveillance from the area or anyone who may have captured dashcam video on the roadways at that time. Anyone who has not yet spoken to police is asked to please come forward.
Investigators believe the incident is targeted and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
