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Charges Laid, Further Suspects for Identification Following Vaughan Kidnapping

Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

Investigators with the York Regional Police Homicide Unit have charged two men and two youths in connection with a kidnapping in the City of Vaughan. Additional suspects are also being sought in connection with the incident.

On November 14, 2025, the victim, a 24-year-old Vaughan man, was in a parking lot in the area of Jane Street and Highway 7, when he was confronted by multiple suspects and forced into a vehicle before fleeing the area. This prompted an extensive investigation with significant resources being immediately engaged.

The victim was eventually released by the suspects in the area of Meadowvale Road and Sheppard Avenue in the City of Toronto on November 19, 2025.

The victim, suffering from minor injuries, sought the assistance of a citizen and called police.

On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, search warrants were executed at multiple residences in Toronto and four individuals have been charged.

Charged:

  • Nathan HASKETT, 18, of City of Toronto

  • Shawn DUSOME, 31, of City of Toronto

Charges:

  • Kidnapping for Ransom
  • Forcible Confinement
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence
  • Arson
  • Assault with a Weapon (HASKETT only)
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (HASKETT only)
  • Male, 15, of City of Toronto

  • Male, 15, of City of Toronto
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence
  • Arson

Investigators believe additional outstanding suspects were involved in the kidnapping. The investigation remains ongoing to identify and locate these individuals.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Homicide Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7865, or email the Homicide Unit at homicide@yrp.ca. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.

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Prepared by:    Constable Kevin Nebrija
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                       December 4, 2025