York Regional Police have charged three individuals linked to a suspected kidnapping plot in the City of Markham.
According to a news release, officers from the Hold-Up Unit began looking into a suspicious situation on May 21, 2026, near Masseyfield Gate and Steeles Avenue. They found that a tracking device had reportedly been placed on a vehicle parked at a plaza, leading investigators to believe someone associated with that vehicle was being targeted for kidnapping.
The suspect vehicle was located on May 22 when it returned to the plaza. After a short foot chase, two suspects were taken into custody. Police also recovered some controlled substances thought to be fentanyl along with Canadian cash. A third suspect was later identified and arrested on May 27.
The suspects are Donaldson Smith, 30, Tenzin Tsegyal, 25, and Yeshi Tendar, 25, all residents of Toronto. Smith and Tsegyal face several charges including conspiracy to commit an indictable offense, criminal harassment, possession for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of proceeds of crime. Tendar is charged with conspiracy to commit an indictable offense and criminal harassment.
Authorities state that the investigation is still active and are encouraging anyone with information to reach out to the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
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