A 19-year-old Vaughan man is facing a slew of charges following three carjackings in the south end of York Region.
Thomas Aposotolopoulos was arrested by Provincial Carjacking Task Force investigators, with the assistance of York Regional Police emergency response unit, on Nov. 16, 2023, following an investigation into a carjacking on Nov. 7, according to a news release.
He was charged and ordered to remain on house arrest as part of his court-ordered conditions, police said.
Additional charges were laid in connection with a carjacking last Oct. 3 at a residence in the area of Bathurst Street and Jefferson Sideroad in Richmond Hill, and a second one last Oct. 25 near Yonge Street and Elgin Street in Markham.
On Jan. 24, police said the accused was observed outside of his residence, contrary to his bail conditions. A search warrant was executed at an address associated to him in Vaughan. Police seized a loaded firearm with 12 rounds of ammunition, a quantity of Canadian currency and drugs.
Charged:
• Thomas Aposotolopoulos, 19, Vaughan
Charges:
• Robbery with Firearm x3
• Disguise with Intent x3
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x3
• Failing to Comply with Recognizance x2
• Dangerous Operation
• Flight from Peace Officer
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order x2
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm
• Possession of a Prohibited Device
• Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
At the time of the search warrant execution, the accused was on a release order for unrelated offences outside of Ontario, as well as the carjacking offence on Nov. 16, 2023.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online.
