Two individuals have been apprehended after a series of robberies that occurred in various locations across Toronto earlier this month.
Authorities report that from October 8 to October 17, there were seven reported incidents of robberies in multiple areas including Dundas Street West and Runnymede Road, St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street, St. Clair Avenue West and Caledonia Road, St. Clair Avenue West and Dufferin Street, and Weston Road and Jane Street.
During each event, a group of two to three men would enter stores within these areas, intimidate employees, and demand cash while taking cash, cigarettes, cellphones, and alcohol.
On October 22, law enforcement officers from 13 Division successfully apprehended one of the suspects identified as Omarion St Cyr Browne, a 20-year-old resident of Toronto, who now faces charges of five counts of robbery and theft exceeding $5,000.
Subsequently, on October 26, another individual allegedly entered a store in the St. Clair Avenue West and Dufferin Street vicinity, brandished a firearm, demanded cash, and fled with cash and cigarettes. The suspect was later located and apprehended by investigators, who also recovered a replica handgun.
The arrested individual has been identified as Donovan Poulin-Noguiera, a 26-year-old with no fixed address, facing charges of seven counts of robbery, theft exceeding $5,000, disguise with intent, and 14 counts of failing to comply with probation terms.
Authorities have stated that a third suspect involved in these incidents remains unidentified and is sought for questioning.