Four Teenage Boys Charged in Downsview Robbery Attempt, Officer Injured

Four masked teens, aged 14 to 17, attempted to break into a Downsview business Tuesday. One Toronto officer was injured during the arrest.

Four masked teens arrested after failed Downsview break-in

Four teenage boys between the ages of 14 and 17 have been charged in connection with an attempted robbery at a business in Toronto's Downsview neighbourhood, Toronto Sun Crime reports. One Toronto Police officer sustained minor injuries during the arrest.

Officers responded to a robbery call near Wilson Ave. and Keele St. at approximately 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday, after four masked individuals attempted to force their way into a business. "They were unable to gain access and fled the area in a vehicle," police said in a statement released Wednesday.

Responding officers located and stopped the suspect vehicle shortly after. All four individuals fled on foot, but were taken into custody following a brief pursuit. "After a brief foot pursuit, they were located and arrested," police said.

One officer was injured in the process and transported to hospital. Police provided no further details about the nature of those injuries.

The four accused — one 14-year-old, two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old — each face charges of robbery with an offensive weapon, wearing a disguise with intent, and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. Their identities cannot be disclosed under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

All four were scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Toronto Police at 416-808-2510 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Source: Toronto Sun Crime