Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged three men in connection with two Vaughan home invasions. Two additional suspects remain outstanding.
The investigation, dubbed ‘Project Timer’, began after two home invasions occurred on Timber Creek Boulevard on August 31 and September 10, 2025. In each incident, multiple suspects forced their way into the homes armed with weapons, including a firearm in one incident.
Fortunately, no physical injuries were reported.
During both home invasions, the suspects fled in a dark-coloured sport utility vehicle (SUV).
On September 16, 2025, investigators located the suspect vehicle in the area of Yorkleigh Avenue and Scarlett Road in the City of Toronto. Five occupants were seen exiting the vehicle and were preparing to commit a home invasion when investigators intervened.
Three suspects were arrested in the backyard while two others fled. At this time, there is no description for the two remaining suspects. A loaded firearm was also seized at the scene.
A dark-coloured SUV identified through the investigation was seized and determined to be stolen from Toronto.
Zachary BOYCE, 22, of no fixed address, Jacoy MONTEGUE, 21, of the City of Toronto and Jaykell WATSON, 22, of the Town of Ajax, are facing numerous charges.
Following their arrests, a search warrant was executed at a residence in Ajax. As a result, WATSON is also facing drug related charges.
Click the attachment below for a list of charges and suspect images.
Investigators are releasing their photos as they are believed to be associated to other incidents around the Greater Toronto Area.
At the time of their arrest, MONTEGUE and BOYCE were on previous release orders in connection with unrelated incidents.
Residents in the area of Yorkleigh Avenue and Scarlett Road are being asked to check their yards and video surveillance for anything that may seem out of place as two suspects remain outstanding.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630. 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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September 17, 2025
