By Staff
The Canadian Press
Posted August 26, 2026 12:57 pm
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Toronto police say four adults and four teens have been arrested as part of a stolen vehicle investigation that led to the seizure of several master keys and programming devices designed to steal cars.
Police say a wanted man and a youth fled after officers tried to arrest the man on Sunday.
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After a brief foot chase, police say they arrested both suspects and seized a loaded AR-15-style rifle and 27 rounds of ammunition.
Police say they searched a home in the city’s downtown and turned up seven master keys and two programming devices used in car thefts.
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They say the search also led to five additional arrests.
Police say the accused — four adults between the ages of 18 and 20, as well as three teenage girls and one teenage boy aged 16 and 17 — face various firearms and theft charges.
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