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2 charged in Markham home invasions that targeted sex trade workers: police

(5 months ago)
Bryann Aguilar
TorontoApple-news

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Two individuals, Oniel Joshua Forrester and Maryanne Cunanan, have been charged following a series of home invasion robberies in Markham, Ontario, that police say specifically targeted sex trade workers. Stolen property was recovered from a residence in Toronto.

  1. 1 May 6: One of the suspects is linked to a robbery in Barrie
  2. 2 May 30 evening: First incident occurred at a condominium near Verdale Crossing and Birchmount Road in Markham
  3. 3 June 27: Two more home invasions occurred at condominiums near Highway 7 East and Rodick Road in Markham
  4. 4 Thursday: Police released news of the charges and suspects' photos
  5. 5 Investigation: A residence in Toronto was searched, and stolen property was recovered
  • Two suspects have been charged
  • Stolen property was recovered
  • Police believe there may be additional victims and are urging them to come forward
What: Two people were charged in connection with a series of home invasion robberies that targeted sex trade workers.
When: Charges were laid on Thursday. Incidents occurred on May 30 and June 27.
Where: Markham, Ontario, specifically near Verdale Crossing and Birchmount Road, and near Highway 7 East and Rodick Road. A related robbery occurred in Barrie, and a residence was searched in Toronto.
Why: The suspects are believed to have specifically targeted individuals working in the sex trade for robbery.
How: A man forced his way into units, assaulted victims, and demanded cash, fleeing in a blue sedan driven by a second suspect.

Two individuals, Oniel Joshua Forrester and Maryanne Cunanan, have been charged following a series of home invasion robberies in Markham, Ontario, that police say specifically targeted sex trade workers. Stolen property was recovered from a residence in Toronto.