Carjackings in Toronto have more than doubled in 2024: police chief

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Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw says three months into 2024, the city has already seen more than double the number of carjackings it did this time last year.

According to new statistics released ahead of a news conference Monday afternoon, Toronto police confirmed there have been 68 carjackings since Jan. 1 – a 106 per cent increase over the same time period in 2023., Demkiw said the city has witnessed an overall escalation of “violence, threats and intimidation” related to car theft, including suspects who use weapons to steal vehicles.Auto theft has been an ongoing problem in the city and throughout Ontario for the last several years.

The updated statistics from Toronto police follow revised guidance from the force last week on break-and-enters related to auto theft.to prevent home invasions. Police said although the advice was “well-meaning” there are “better ways to prevent auto theft-motivated home invasions.” Second case of measles confirmed in TorontoReported hate crimes in Toronto have surged since Oct. 7Former U.S.

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