Posted on Wednesday March 19, 2025
Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit (HUU) have charged six youths as the result of a failed jewelry store robbery in the City of Toronto.
On Friday, March 14, 2025, investigators with York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) conducted an investigation into a stolen Acura TLX sedan that was located in the City of Vaughan.
Six suspects were identified as being associated to the stolen vehicle. Investigators with HUU and 4CIB maintained observations of the vehicle which travelled to the area of Billy Bishop Way and Wilson Avenue where five suspects exited carrying sledgehammers and bags. The suspects approached a jewelry store and attempted to force entry, however they failed to gain access.
With the assistance of the Emergency Response, Canine and Air Support units, the suspect vehicle was contained and after a brief foot pursuit, six youths were taken into custody. One suspect remains outstanding.
A list of charges can he seen HERE.
At the time of the offence, three of the youths were on release orders for unrelated offences.
A video of the incident can be seen here: https://youtu.be/8pH6nxvX40Q
York Regional Police reminds business owners and employees to be alert at all times.
- Security systems, including alarms and cameras, should be installed, monitored and regularly maintained.
- At night, or when there are minimal staff, or in businesses stocked with valuables, consider locking the doors and using a buzz-in system with a video-recorded entrance that has two-way voice communication to speak with customers before letting them in.
- If you don’t feel comfortable, trust your instincts.
- Contact the police promptly if you observe suspicious or criminal behavior.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
Visit our Community Safety Data Portal for complete stats and crime data within York Region. Crime prevention is our shared responsibility. Learn more about Operation Streetview.
Prepared by: Constable James Dickson
25-82994
March 19, 2025
