Four teenagers, one as young as 14, are facing charges after an attempted robbery at a North York business resulted in a police chase and arrests on Tuesday.
Toronto police responded to a reported robbery at Wilson Avenue and Keele Street around 1:50 p.m. on Oct. 20. The incident involved four masked individuals trying to break into a business but failing to gain entry before fleeing in a vehicle.
After locating the vehicle, officers initiated a stop, leading to all four suspects fleeing on foot, prompting a short pursuit. Eventually, all suspects were caught and arrested, with one officer sustaining minor injuries and receiving medical attention.
Charges of robbery with an offensive weapon, disguise with intent, and possession of stolen property exceeding $5,000 were filed against two 16-year-old boys from Toronto, a 17-year-old boy from Brampton, and a 14-year-old boy from Toronto.
The older teenagers were set to appear in court on Oct. 21, with the identities of the accused protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
