Mitch Marner releases statement about carjacking
Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner is talking for the primary time since he was robbed of his Vary Rover at gunpoint outdoors of a Toronto film theatre earlier this week.
In an announcement launched on Twitter, Marner referred to as the incident “scary” and thanked the Toronto group for the “unbelievable” help following the carjacking on Monday.
“To all of the followers, my mates and teammates, and the whole Maple Leafs group – thanks for all of your optimistic messages over the previous few days,” Marner stated within the tweet launched on Wednesday.
“It was a scary state of affairs to be in, however we’re secure and doing nicely. Thanks all – your help has meant the world to us.”
His assertion follows what police have referred to as a “crime of alternative,” which included three suspects, two armed with weapons and one other with a knife, approaching after which taking off with Marner’s automotive within the space of the Cineplex Cinemas Queensway.
The occasions came about within the space of Islington Avenue and the Queensway on Monday round 7:45 p.m.
Toronto police say this was one among 60 carjackings they’ve responded to to date this 12 months, in comparison with the 59 whole carjackings that have been reported in 2021.
‘Made My Day’
After the carjacking, Marner didn’t present any media interviews, however he did cease to talk to a self-proclaimed “big” Leafs fan.
Dylan Atack stood outdoors of the staff’s Etobicoke observe facility on Tuesday hoping to catch a glimpse of some gamers.
First, he noticed William Nylander, then John Tavares.
“To my shock, Marner stopped,” Atack instructed CTV Information Toronto.
Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner smiles beside fan Dylan Atack outdoors of the staff’s coaching facility in Etobicoke on Tuesday, Could 18, 2022 (Equipped).
“He actually made my day. Taking a couple of minutes out of his day to cease for me after what occurred on Monday night time.”
As Marner signed a poster for the fan, Atack requested him how he was doing. “He stated he’s had higher days however he seemed to be in good spirits,” Atack stated.
“After the dangerous week he has had, positivity wants to come back out of it.”
