6 charged in connection to retail robbery in Riverside

Six people have been charged in connection to a Riverside retail robbery that happened back in March.

Toronto police were called to the Queen Street East and Empire Avenue area, east of Broadview Avenue, around 11:25 a.m. on March 23 for reports of a robbery.

Investigators say the victim granted the suspects entry into the store, believing they were buyers. Once inside, it’s alleged four male suspects physically restrained the victim as they stole a quantity of gold and silver coins.

They then fled the area in a vehicle.

The Hold-Up Squad began an investigation leading to the execution of a search warrant on May 14. Officers seized a replica firearm and “items of evidentiary value to the investigation.”

As a result, six suspects have been arrested.

Florian Caldarar, 47, of Pickering, has been charged with:

• Robbery
• Forcible confinement
• Conspiracy to commit indictable offence
• Fail to comply probation

Anton Clopotar, 39, of Mississauga, has been charged with:

• Robbery
• Forcible confinement
• Conspiracy to commit indictable offence

Nistar Lazar, 35, of Pickering,has been charged with:

• Robbery
• Disguise with intent
• Forcible confinement
• Conspiracy to commit indictable offence
• Fail to comply recognizance

Mon Lucian Banghios, 34, of Pickering, has been charged with:

• Robbery
• Forcible confinement
• Conspiracy to commit indictable offence
• Fail to comply probation

Horia Nistor Haret, 23, of Pickering, has been charged with:

• Robbery
• Conspiracy to commit indictable offence
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Possession of proceeds of crime over $5000

Tuesan Nistor Solomon, 49, of Pickering, has been charged with:

• conspiracy to commit indictable offence
• possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
• possession of proceeds of crime over $5000

They were all scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.