Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged two males in connection with a jewelry store robbery in the City of Richmond Hill and a home invasion in the City of Markham. Two suspects remain outstanding.
On Monday, June 9, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers responded to a robbery at a mall in the area of Yonge Street and Carrville Road. Three suspects had entered a jewellery store, discharged an aerosol irritant at employees and smashed display cases before fleeing with a quantity of jewelry. They left the scene in a white sedan driven by a fourth suspect.
Through investigation, officers linked the suspects to home invasions that occurred in the City of Markham on June 7, 2025 and the City of Hamilton on June 9, 2025.
On Thursday, June 12, 2025, with assistance from the York Regional Police Air Support, Emergency Response and Canine Units, two suspects were arrested without incident. The two remaining suspects involved in the jewellery store robbery have not yet been identified, and no suspect descriptions are currently available. Video here: https://youtu.be/yWBSEQ30JyU
Investigators believe the suspects may be connected to additional robberies. An image of the adult suspect is being released, and police are encouraging other victims or witnesses to come forward.
Charged:
- Aaron SIMMS, 19, of Town of Ajax
- 16-year-old male youth, of Ajax
Charges:
- Robbery with Offensive Weapon x3
- Disguise with Intent x3
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 x3
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Possess Prohibited Weapon While Prohibited
- Breach of Probation (SIMMS only)
- Fail to Comply with Release Order (youth only)
At the time of this incident, SIMMS was on probation conditions related to previous, unrelated offences. The youth was on bail in connection with an unrelated incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable Lisa Moskaluk
25-187404 / 25-184221
June 13, 2025
