4 teens charged in York Region luxury vehicle theft investigation

York Regional Police say four youths have been charged after a weekslong investigation into a string of residential breakins and luxury vehicle thefts across the region and Toronto. Investigators said the case began after they identified dozens of incidents in which suspects entered homes to take keys for vehicles parked in driveways or garages. Police say the group is linked to more than 50 breakandenter and auto theft incidents. Three of the accused were arrested on Aug. 26 after officers tracked a reported stolen vehicle from Richmond Hill to the Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard area of Toronto. A fourth youth was later charged on Aug. 28, and police said seven stolen vehicles were recovered. The four accused, ages 13 to 17, are all from Toronto and face several property and vehiclerelated charges. Police said the investigation is continuing and more charges may follow.