Person of interest wanted in relation to December shooting

A person of interest has been identified by York Regional Police following a drive-by shooting near Bayview and St. John's Sideroad on December 16.

Last week, the YRP's #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau released images of the unidentified person of interest. The person is described as male, medium to heavy build, wearing a dark hoodie, dark pants, and dark running shoes with white soles. The suspect vehicle is a white Honda CRV.

“On Wednesday, December 16, shortly after 8.30 a.m., York Regional Police were called to Major Crescent for a report of shots fired,” said Constable Laura Nicolle. “When officers arrived, they found a burgundy sport utility vehicle on the roadway damaged with bullet holes. The driver of the vehicle, a 56-year-old woman from the Town of Aurora was not physically injured but taken to hospital as a precaution. Officers located several shell casings, as well as bullet holes in nearby houses.

“Investigators continue to appeal for any witnesses who may not yet spoken with police to come forward, as well as anyone with residential video surveillance or dashcam footage from the area at the time.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the YRP #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423 x7141 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or 1800222TIPS.com.

By Brock Weir
Editor
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter