Carjacking in Richmond Hill

York Regional Police are investigating an aborted carjacking and abduction in Richmond Hill.

Police say the incident started just after 5:30 p.m. Monday outside the Sheraton Hotel on Highway 7.

Investigators say a man was abducted in his car by three men and at least one of them had a gun.

The suspects took off with the victim inside, but they decided to abandon the whole thing not long after, and ran off on foot. The victim then went to get help.

Police have not said why they think the victim may have been targeted.