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York Regional police were called to a local hospital after a victim arrived suffering from a stab wound on August 8, 2024, at approximately 6 a.m.

The victim was accompanied by two other males, one of which police said left immediately after they dropped the victim off. The victim was pronounced deceased a short time later. His identity has not yet been released.

Investigators determined that three males were involved in a theft of vehicle on Kersey Street at approximately 4:45 a.m. Later that morning, the stolen vehicle was recovered in a parking lot in the area of Weston Road and Sheppard Avenue West, in the City of Toronto. An unknown suspect was observed on video exiting the stolen vehicle and leaving the area on foot.

Police said 19-year-old, Isaiah MENTOR LORGUSTE, of City of Montreal, has been charged with Theft of Motor Vehicle Over $5,000.

Investigators would like help in identifying the male who dropped the victim off at the hospital, as well as the male observed exiting the stolen vehicle in Toronto.

Police believe the stabbing occurred in the Richmond Hill or City of Vaughan areas. Anyone who has video footage, including dashcam, cell phone, or security recordings from the areas around the time of the incident or anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423, extension 7865