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Update – Youth Charged in Dessert Shop Robbery in Markham

Posted on Thursday September 25, 2025

York Regional Police would like to thank the public and members of the media for their assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery at a dessert shop in the City of Markham.

On Monday, September 22, 2025, at approximately 8:15 p.m., a male suspect entered a dessert shop on Copper Creek Drive and demanded cash. The suspect threatened an employee with a wrench but was unable to steal any money, taking only a can of soda.

A passerby who entered the store to help the employee was assaulted by the suspect. Fortunately, she was not seriously injured.

Following media coverage of the incident, a member of the public recognized the suspect and contacted police. As a result, a male youth has been arrested and charged.

Investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in Markham where property related to the investigation was recovered.

Accused:

  • Male, 16, of Markham

Charges:

  • Robbery
  • Disguise with Intent
  • Assault
  • Breach of Conditions YCJA

Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.

Crime prevention is our shared responsibility: Find up-to-date crime data in York Region on the Community Safety Data Portal, or become a partner in community safety by signing up for the Security Camera Registry today.

Prepared by: Constable Lisa Moskaluk

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                    September 25, 2025