York Regional Police have issued a warrant for 25-year-old man after a GPS monitor was removed following his arrest in connection with an investigation of a gang based in the region.
On June 18, 2024, Tyrone Lothian was charged with firearm-related offences and failing to comply with firearm prohibition court orders, a York Regional Police news release said. He was released on bail and placed on conditions, including the wearing of a GPS monitoring device. Police said Lothian removed his GPS monitoring device on Nov. 6 and was last seen in the area of The Gore Road and Ebenezer Road in Brampton.
A warrant has been issued for Lothian for one count of failing to comply with a release order.
"All investigative avenues have been exhausted and his whereabouts remain unknown," police said. "Lothian is encouraged to seek legal counsel and turn himself in."
Project Lookout was a 14-month investigation resulting in the disruption of a gang based in York Region and hundreds of charges laid and illegal gun seizures.
Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police Guns, Gangs and Drug Enforcement Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7817, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
