Members of the York Regional Police (YRP) Regional Enforcement Priority team have charged a man from the City of Richmond Hill with multiple criminal and provincial offences after he attempted to dodge officers across the Greater Toronto Area.
On Friday, July 4, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., REP officers patrolling near Bloomington Road and Highway 404 in the Town of Aurora observed a black Yamaha motorcycle travelling at a high rate of speed northbound on Highway 404. The YRP Air Support Unit was in the area and maintained observations of the motorcyclist.
Air Support followed the motorcycle to a gas station on Elgin Mills Road, where the rider stole a quantity of gas and fled before ground units arrived. The motorcyclist then re-entered Highway 404 heading southbound, to westbound Highway 407, where he continued driving recklessly. The motorcyclist was observed lane splitting, weaving through traffic and reaching speeds in excess of 200 km/h.
Eventually the motorcyclist arrived at a business on Avebury Road, in the City of Mississauga, where he attempted to evade officers by entering the building’s underground via a man-door, with the aid of an accomplice. Shortly after, he left the premises in a rideshare vehicle. Police located the motorcycle inside the building, discovering it had been fitted with a counterfeit licence plate.
Officers eventually caught up with the suspect as the rideshare arrived at his residence in Richmond Hill.
Video of the incident can be viewed here: YRP Air Support tracks motorcycle going almost 300 km/h - YouTube
Charged:
- Amir HASSAN MONFARED, 37, of Richmond Hill
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- Dangerous Operation
- Theft Under $5,000
- Stunt Driving
- Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle
- Speeding
- Drive No Insurance
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Regional Enforcement Priority (REP) unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7703. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable Lisa Moskaluk
25-219017
July 10, 2025
