Carjackings in Toronto have more than doubled: police chief [Video]

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 Monday, Toronto police confirmed there have been 68 carjackings since Jan. 1 – a 106 per cent increase over the same time period in 2023.

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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.

In total, police said the number of auto thefts in Toronto last year topped 12,200 vehicles.

“That’s 34 vehicles every day. That’s one every 40 minutes,” Demkiw said at a news conference. “We know this is a concern for our communities and we are continuing to take action.”

Auto theft has been an ongoing problem in the city …