Arrest in Vaughan Commercial Robbery
Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged a man following a robbery in the City of Vaughan.
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, at approximately 9:15 a.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery at a gas station in the area of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue West.
A suspect entered the store, pushed an employee and fled with numerous lottery tickets.
At approximately 9:30 a.m., the same suspect attended another gas station in the area and used a lottery kiosk to check the tickets.
Following a thorough investigation, the suspect was identified as Julian YOUSIF, 42, of no fixed address.
On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Yousif was arrested at a hotel in the area of Rexdale Boulevard and Highway 27. He has been charged with:
- Robbery
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Fraud Under $5000
- Fail to Comply With Probation Order x2
A security camera image of YOUSIF has been released. Investigators are urging anyone who may have been a victim of a robbery involving YOUSIF to contact police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630.
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