York Regional Police (YRP) officers say they have charged two 17-year-olds after an armed robbery and an attempted carjacking in Toronto earlier in the week.
According to a YRP statement, hold-up unit officers began following the two teens Tuesday afternoon after receiving a report of a stolen Honda Civic wanted in connection with robberies across York Region was seen near Dovercourt Road and Bloor Street East.
Officers alleged the suspects got out of the car, went into a cellphone store and committed a robbery.
They said during the incident, a suspect hit someone inside the store on the head with a hammer and left them with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators said the pair left the store and went to the Lansdowne and Wallace avenues area between Bloor Street West and Dupont Street. It is there when the youths allegedly tried to steal a Mercedes GLC 300 SUV.
The statement said the suspects were able to get the keys from the vehicle’s operator, but were unable to steal the vehicle.
Officers said before they could intervene, the suspects took off in the Honda Civic. The statement said they were eventually found near Jane Street and Goldwin Avenue, south of Weston Road, at around 8:15 p.m.
Investigators said the teens, who live in Toronto but can’t be identified due to provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, were arrested and charged with two counts of armed robbery, two counts of disguise with intent and possession of stolen property obtained by crime.
TWO CHARGED IN ROBBERY AND CARJACKING INVESTIGATION
Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged two youths after an armed robbery and a failed carjacking in the City of Toronto.
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— York Regional Police (@YRP) April 17, 2025
