A brazen robbery unfolded last month at an entertainment lounge in Vaughan, leaving investigators scrambling to identify those responsible. Three masked men stormed the business on Langstaff Road, escalating the situation with weapons and demanding cash from the victim.
The scene quickly turned menacing as one robber brandished a handgun, while the other two wielded knives. After securing the victim’s phone, a computer, and a significant amount of money, the trio vanished into the night, launching a large-scale investigation known as Project Calder.
York Regional Police focused their efforts, and recently, a breakthrough came with the arrest of a 26-year-old man. A search warrant executed in Toronto led to the seizure of a replica firearm, solidifying the case against the suspect.
Niccoy St. John, 24, now faces charges of robbery with a firearm and wearing a disguise with intent. Authorities believe releasing his image might trigger recognition and lead to the identification of his two remaining accomplices.
The search continues for two outstanding suspects. One is described as a tall, thin Black man who was wearing a black hoodie and black pants during the robbery.
The second suspect is also Black, but of shorter stature and a similarly thin build. He was last seen wearing a black zip-up hoodie and black pants. Investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Those with knowledge of the robbery, or the whereabouts of the two remaining suspects, are encouraged to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit directly. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers.
In separate incidents across the region, an 18-year-old and three teenage boys are facing charges related to the recovery of $100,000 worth of stolen jewelry. Meanwhile, police are also seeking a woman in connection with a stabbing that occurred in Toronto’s Moss Park.
Further investigations are underway regarding a fatal shooting from 2023 in the Cabbagetown neighborhood, resulting in the arrest of a 27-year-old man. These cases highlight the ongoing commitment to public safety and the pursuit of justice throughout the region.
