Police arrest 2 men in Vaughan Mills mall robbery, 3rd suspect wanted Canada-wide
Posted February 16, 2023 11:37 am.
Last Updated February 16, 2023 1:05 pm.
Police in York Region arrested and charged two men involved in an alleged robbery at Vaughan Mills that saw the perpetrators drive a stolen vehicle through the empty mall, leading to significant damage.
The incident happened on Feb. 1, just after 1 a.m., when police were notified of a break-in at the mall after a vehicle smashed through one of the glass entrances.
Police released mall surveillance footage that captured the unusual moments of the vehicle being driven in the empty mall and to an electronics store, where the suspects allegedly stole several items. Investigators said the suspects then drove through the mall and broke through the glass of another entrance, fleeing the scene.
No one was injured, but there was significant damage to the mall, police said.
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The vehicle was later recovered with a Québec licence plate, allegedly stolen from a woman’s driveway.
Police arrested two men, identified as 19-year-old Israel Muamba and 18-year-old O’Brian Grant — both of Québec. The men were taken into custody in Montreal and Ottawa and returned to York Region.
Grant and Muamba face several charges, including breaking and entering, theft of over $5,000 and mischief over $5,000.
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a third man believed to be connected to the robbery. He’s been identified as 21-year-old Lesane Pillay of Québec. He’s described as six feet tall and roughly 155 pounds.
He has short hair and tattoos on his neck and arms. Pillay is believed to be in the Montreal area.
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a third suspect, Lesane Pillay. HANDOUT/York Regional Police
