Five people, including a 14-year-old, are facing several charges after a botched robbery attempt at a jewellery store in Markham.
Police in York Region say two vehicles arrived at the store in the Denison Street and Kennedy Road area just before 5:30 p.m. on January 25.
Investigators say four suspects emerged from one of the vehicles carrying sledgehammers and garbage bags and approached the store, however, they were unable to get inside as it had closed for the day.
Police say with the assistance of the canine and air support units, the two vehicles were contained. Some of the suspects attempted to flee on foot but were captured following a brief pursuit. One of the suspects remains outstanding.
Police say a replica firearm was seized during the arrest and that one of the vehicles used was stolen.
Numan Khan, 27, of Vaughan, Tyrese Morgan, 21, of Brampton, a 17-year-old from Toronto, a 15-year-old from Toronto, and a 14-year-old from Toronto all face more than a dozen combined robbery-related charges.
Police say Morgan, the 17-year-old and the 15-year-old were out on bail at the time for unrelated offences.
Investigators believe both Khan and Morgan are responsible for additional offences and anyone with information is asked to contact them.
