A brazen daylight robbery unfolded in downtown Toronto last week, leaving authorities searching for three male suspects. The incident occurred near Dundas Street West and Bay Street, where the trio allegedly attempted to steal a pair of skates from a local store.
When confronted by security personnel, the suspects abandoned the skates but escalated the situation, brandishing a firearm before fleeing the scene. Police are seeking information regarding three individuals with distinct descriptions.
The first suspect is described as being between 5’8” and 5’10”, with a slim build and unshaven face, concealed by a balaclava. He wore a black jacket, black jeans with white lettering, and black shoes with white trim, and was reportedly carrying a black firearm.
The second suspect stands around 5’7”, with a muscular build and facial hair, also hidden by a balaclava. He was clad in a black hoodie and puffer jacket, black track pants, black shoes with white socks, and carried a black backpack.
The third suspect is approximately 5’9” to 5’10”, with a medium build, and sported black short twists and a goatee. A noticeable scar marked the area under his right eye. He wore a black hoody emblazoned with “Get on my LVL”, a black puffer jacket, black pants, and white runners, also carrying a black backpack.
In a separate investigation, Toronto Police are seeking a woman connected to a series of hate-motivated acts of vandalism targeting the city’s transit system. Graffiti containing anti-Indian messaging appeared at numerous TTC stations and on subway cars between July and December.
The suspect was last seen on December 21st wearing earmuffs, a long black coat, brown boots, and a white and brown scarf. Authorities believe these acts were driven by hate and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A significant development has emerged in a large-scale theft investigation involving an Amazon fulfillment center. Mehul Baldevbhai Patel, 36, of Newmarket, now faces additional charges related to the $2-million fraud and theft case.
A recent search of a storage locker in Newmarket uncovered an additional $130,000 worth of stolen electronics and merchandise allegedly taken from the Amazon facility in Ajax. Patel is now charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, alongside previous charges of fraud and theft.
Finally, police are urgently seeking the public’s help to identify a woman critically injured after being struck by a car in Yorkville. The incident occurred on December 19th at Avenue Road and Yorkville Avenue, leaving the pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.
The woman, who was in a wheelchair, was hit by a northbound Chrysler. She is described as being between 40 and 55 years old, with a thin build and dark, greying hair. The driver remained at the scene, but authorities have been unable to ascertain the victim’s identity.
