"It’s probably good I don’t have to talk about it" - Mitch Marner expresses relief after Toronto Police make arrests in relation to carjacking case

Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner expressed his gratitude to the Toronto Police for their efforts in making arrests in a carjacking case that involved him last year.

The two men were arrested for two separate carjackings in Etobicoke in April and May 2021, and while the police have not confirmed whether the second incident involved Marner, it occurred just two days after the Leafs were eliminated in Game 7 of the playoffs by the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Marner's black 2021 Land Rover was taken but was later recovered, and he and his fiancé were threatened during the incident. Marner spoke about the incident after the team's practice on Friday and expressed his relief at the arrests, saying:

“It just puts a lot of trust in the Toronto Police, knowing that they’re getting the job done, not stopping, and trying to fix this problem,”

The two men were taken into custody with alleged items of evidentiary value, and Mitch Marner was contacted by a Toronto detective who gave him a rundown on everything. Marner expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the police for their efforts.

“Obviously, it’s a moment you don’t want anyone you know personally to be part of, especially a loved one,” Marner said. “It’s probably good I don’t have to talk about it anymore.

One suspect remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous. Christon Arman Johnson, 24, of Brampton, is charged with two counts each of robbery with a firearm, disguise with intent, and failure to comply with a release order, while Anas Adan Farah, 21, of Toronto, is charged with robbery with a firearm and disguise with intent. The vehicle in the first alleged carjacking, a 2020 white Audi R8, was never recovered.

Maple Leafs Star Mitch Marner Victim of Carjacking in Toronto

Mitch Marner, the star player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, was the victim of a carjacking in Etobicoke, a suburb of Toronto. The incident occurred while Marner was on his way to see a movie with a friend.

Fortunately, Marner was unharmed during the carjacking. The source also indicated that the suspects did not know that Marner was in the vehicle and was only interested in the Range Rover, which they could quickly sell out of the country.

The Toronto police tweeted out a report of a carjacking at Queensway and Islington Avenue. In a tweet, the police stated that there were three assailants, two of whom had handguns and one with a knife, who stole the black Range Rover.

The incident has raised concerns about safety in the city of Toronto, particularly given the high profile of the victim. Mitch Marner is one of the city's most beloved athletes, and news of the carjacking quickly spread throughout the community.

In response to the incident, Toronto police have increased patrols in the area where the carjacking occurred. They have also asked anyone with information about the crime to come forward and assist in the investigation.

Carjacking has been a jarring reminder of the need for increased vigilance when it comes to personal safety. While Mitch Marner was lucky to have escaped the incident unharmed, it is a stark reminder of the dangers that exist in the world around us.