Toronto police have arrested two people, including a 17-year-old, in connection with an armed robbery in North York.
Investigators say that on Sunday, at around 3:30 p.m., a victim met with a suspect near Sheppard Avenue West and Yatescastle Drive to sell an item. It’s alleged that an altercation occurred, during which a firearm was seen.
Police say the victim managed to push the suspect away, but the suspect fled without paying. The victim was taken to the hospital with “serious but non-life-threatening injuries.”
Following an investigation from 31 Division’s Major Crime Unit and setting up surveillance in the area, officers were able to later track the suspect getting into a vehicle.
Police stopped the car, arrested two suspects, and recovered stolen property along with a loaded Glock 26 handgun.
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A 17-year-old boy from Toronto is facing multiple charges, including robbery with a firearm, assault causing bodily harm, and possession of a loaded restricted firearm. His identity is protected under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
In addition, a 20-year-old man from Toronto is also facing several firearm-related charges, including unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a loaded restricted firearm.
Both suspects were held for bail hearings.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them or leave an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.