Three Men Charged, One Outstanding in Theft Investigation

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 the cities of 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.

It was learned that multiple suspects arrived in two vehicles, one of which had been reported stolen. A short time later, both vehicles were seen leaving the area, with one vehicle towing a stolen 23-foot motorboat and trailer.

On August 21, 2026, the stolen vehicle used in the theft of the motorboat and trailer was recovered by Barrie Police. 

As the investigation was ongoing, investigators were in the Barrie area on October 7, 2026, when they began following a stolen vehicle with a trailer attached to it. While doing so, a second vehicle was observed to be traveling in tandem with the stolen vehicle.

The stolen vehicle and trailer were followed to the area of Weston Road and Langstaff Road in Vaughan, where the driver and passenger were arrested.

The second vehicle left the area and, with the assistance of Air2 and uniform patrol officers, the vehicle was stopped in Barrie. The vehicle was determined to be stolen and the driver was arrested.

A fourth suspect has been identified as William FREEMAN, 39, of Midland, in relation to the incident on June 12, 2026. A warrant for his arrest has been issued as investigators have been unable to locate him.

Investigators are releasing a photo of one of the suspects charged, Michael KWIAS, 45, of Barrie, as he is believed to involved in similar incidents.

Wanted: William FREEMAN, 39, of Midland	Charges: Theft Exceeding $5,000 x2
Charged: Michael KWIAS, 45, of Barrie	Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Exceeding $5,000 x6 Fail to Comply with Release Order x11 Theft Exceeding $5,000 x3 Utter Forged Documents x2 Dangerous Operation  Possession of Break-In Instrument
Darryl TOWNSEND, 51, of Barrie   Jovan RAJKOVIC, 40, of Brampton	Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Exceeding $5,000 x2 Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Not Exceeding $5,000 Possession of Break-In Instrument

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7445. Anonymous tips can also be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.

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