Four teens have been charged in connection with an attempted robbery that targeted a business in the city’s Downsview neighbourhood on Tuesday.
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According to Toronto police, shortly before 2 p.m. officers received a call for reports of a robbery in the area of Wilson Avenue and Keele Street.
The four suspects allegedly attempted to break into the business but failed and then fled the area in a vehicle.
Responding officers located and stopped the vehicle. The suspects then fled on foot before they were arrested by police.
Toronto police say four male youths, aged 14, 16, 16, and 17, are all facing charges including robbery with an offensive weapon, disguise with intent, and possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.
The charges have not been proven in court.
The identities cannot be revealed under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
