Woman targeted in attempted abduction at Vaughan Mills, police say
York Regional Police say a woman was targeted in an attempted abduction that took place in the parking lot of Vaughan Mills around 12 p.m. Friday.
Photos and videos submitted to CityNews Toronto from eyewitnesses at the scene show four individuals in black hoodies tussling near a blue vehicle. At one point in the video, two of the individuals are seen attempting to shove a woman inside the blue car.
According to police, the victim managed to escape and only suffered minor injuries. Police believe this was a targeted incident, but will not elaborate as to the reasons why.
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The four suspects were spotted leaving the scene in a blue Honda Civic with the license plate number AXJN850.
Police say the vehicle was stolen on August 21.
Officers initially called the incident a failed carjacking, but investigators now believe the altercation was a result of an attempted abduction.
No other details have been provided at this time.
At approximately 12pm York Regional Police attended Vaughan Mills Mall for the reports of an attempted kidnapping of an adult female.
· This was a targeted incident and there is no threat to public safety.
· The victim suffered minor injuries but managed to escape their… pic.twitter.com/TS7YpGNaqq
