One person was arrested and another is being sought after police foiled an attempted vehicle theft last week in Stouffville.
On Dec. 19 at about 2:10 a.m., officers responded to the area of Ina Lane and Mostar Street after a man reported someone was attempting to steal his Lexus GX 460.
A suspect who fled on foot was located by police. He was in possession of a key fob programmer device, York Regional Police said in a news release. Another suspect took off in a grey Mercedes sedan.
The theft was unsuccessful, but the victim’s vehicle was damaged.
Raheem Mateenjam, 27, of Chateauguay, Que., has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle, possession of an automobile master key, possession of break-in instruments, and disguise with intent.
Anyone with video surveillance or dash cam footage on the roadways at that time is asked to come forward.
Anyone with information can call the #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541. Information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1800222tips.com.
