Toronto man abducted in Woodbridge located; search for 3 suspects continues
Posted July 13, 2024 1:08 pm.
Last Updated July 14, 2024 11:45 am.
A man abducted outside a Woodbridge business early Friday morning has been found in good health, according to police.
York police said 57-year-old Roberto Marchioni was found by a citizen around 3 a.m. Sunday morning in the area of Morningside Avenue and Highway 401 – some 45 km away from where he was taken. He was treated for minor injuries at the scene.
Police said Marchioni was was leaving his place of business at 119 Westcreek Dr., north of Langstaff Road and east of Weston Road, when he was confronted by two suspects wearing dark clothing and masks at around 2:15 a.m. Friday morning.
It’s alleged the suspects assaulted and forced Marchioni into a grey 2020 Honda CRV LX and fled the area on Langstaff Road before getting onto Highway 400. Investigators said a black Dodge Ram pickup also seen in the area was also involved in the abduction.
“We strongly recommend that the suspects involved in this kidnapping seek legal counsel and turn themselves in,” police said in an update Sunday morning.
Police said it was too early to determine if the suspects and the victim knew each other but Marchioni was known to police, however, they did not elaborate on the connection in an update on Saturday afternoon.
