Two people arrested, gun seized after alleged armed robbery in North York

A Toronto police officer's uniform is seen during a press conference, in Toronto on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston (Cole Burston/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

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.

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.