A 20-year-old Toronto man has been charged in connection with two armed robberies that took place inside the elevators of a pair of buildings in the Thorncliffe Park area in August.
The first incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m. on Aug. 12.
According to police, a 33-year-old man was followed into the elevator at 53 Thorncliffe Park Dr. Once inside, the suspected pulled a kitchen knife and demanded the victim’s cellphone.
The second incident took place roughly two weeks later.
Police said a 21-year-old woman was similarly followed into an elevator at 27 Thorncliffe Park Dr. by an unknown man shortly after 2 p.m. on Aug. 28.
Again, the man produced a kitchen knife and demanded the woman hand over her cellphone, police said.
Injuries were not reported in either incident.
Police provided security camera images and a description of a suspect in a release earlier this month.
On Wednesday, police announced a suspect had been arrested in connection with the case.
Faiyaz Hafejee was arrested Monday. He faces seven charges, including assault with a weapon, two counts of carrying a concealed weapon, and two counts of robbery.
He was scheduled to appear in court yesterday.
Police believe there may be more victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
