Peel Regional Police apprehended four suspects following an armed robbery at a retail store near Steeles Avenue West and McLaughlin Road South. The suspects were tracked to Toronto, where they were arrested after a brief foot chase. A loaded firearm was recovered at the scene.
On Saturday, January 28, 2023, shortly after 5 p.m., four male suspects entered a retail store located near Steeles Avenue West and McLaughlin Road South in Peel Region, Ontario. The suspects allegedly brandished a firearm and demanded merchandise from the store employees. Following the robbery, the suspects fled the scene in a waiting vehicle.
Acting swiftly, Peel Regional Police officers from the Tactical Unit and 22 Division investigators pursued the suspects, eventually tracking them to the Dundas Street West and Kipling Avenue area in Toronto. A brief foot chase ensued, leading to the apprehension of all four suspects. During the arrest, officers recovered a loaded Glock 19 handgun with 11 rounds of ammunition and an extended magazine. Two of the suspects, both minors aged 14 and 15, are facing multiple charges, including robbery with a firearm, disguise with intent, and possession of a prohibited device. The other two suspects have been identified as 18-year-old Chayim Abecassis and 20-year-old Oluwafemi Oladekoye, both residents of Toronto. Abecassis and Oladekoye are facing numerous charges, including robbery with a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and disguise with intent. Oladekoye also faces an additional charge of failing to comply with a release order. Peel Regional Police urge anyone with information related to this incident to contact them or provide anonymous tips through Peel Crime Stoppers
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