A 17-year-old from Brampton is among four youths charged after masked suspects tried to break into a Toronto business before fleeing from police on foot.
Toronto Police say officers responded to a reported robbery around 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the area of Wilson Avenue and Keele Street.
Investigators allege four masked suspects attempted to break into a business but were unable to get inside. The group then fled in a vehicle, police said.
Officers located and stopped the vehicle, but all four suspects allegedly ran. Police caught up with them after a brief pursuit and arrested all four.
One officer suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital, according to police.
The Brampton teen was charged with robbery with an offensive weapon, disguise with intent and possession of property obtained by crime valued at more than $5,000.
Three other youths, aged 14, 16 and 16, were also charged with the same offences. All three are from Toronto, police said.
All four were scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them at 416-808-2510. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.222tips.com.
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The investigation remains subject to the legal process, and the allegations have not been proven in court.
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