Three Men Charged in Theft Investigations, One Suspect Sought
York Regional Police have charged three men and are seeking a fourth suspect in connection with theft investigations in Vaughan and Barrie.
Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged three men and are seeking a fourth suspect in connection with theft investigations in Vaughan and Barrie.
On June 12, 2026, police responded to a report of a stolen boat and trailer in the area of Islington Avenue and Highway 7 in Vaughan. Multiple suspects arrived in two vehicles, one of which had been reported stolen. Both vehicles were later seen leaving the area, with one towing a stolen 23-foot motorboat and trailer.
On August 21, 2026, the stolen vehicle used in the motorboat and trailer theft was recovered by Barrie Police. On October 7, 2026, investigators in Barrie began following a stolen vehicle with a trailer. A second vehicle was observed traveling with it. The stolen vehicle and trailer were followed to Weston Road and Langstaff Road in Vaughan, where the driver and passenger were arrested. The second vehicle was stopped in Barrie with assistance from Air2 and uniform patrol, and its driver was arrested after the vehicle was determined to be stolen.
A warrant has been issued for William FREEMAN, 39, of Midland, in relation to the June 12, 2026 incident. Investigators are also releasing a photo of Michael KWIAS, 45, of Barrie, one of the charged suspects, as he is believed to be involved in similar incidents.