Police are hoping to identify a group of boys in connection with a violent carjacking at an underground parking lot in Scarborough on Tuesday night.
Investigators said a 32-year-old woman was followed into an underground parking garage by three boys and struck on the head with a large stick in the Lawrence Avenue and Galloway Road area just before midnight.
The suspects then allegedly stole the woman’s purse and her car, a grey BMW with the licence plate BTPC135, and fled in an SUV. Police said both vehicles have since been recovered and the woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Toronto police Det.-Sgt. David Ecklund said Friday that a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old had been charged Wednesday with robbery and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
The 14-year-old was also charged with failing to stop for police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, failing to comply with recognizance and three counts of failing to attend court.
A 17-year-old boy was charged Thursday with robbery and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. All three were scheduled to appear in court on Thursday and cannot be identified under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Police are also hoping to identify a 12 to 13-year-old person of interest and two other boys who may be connected to the incident.
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Ecklund said investigators are looking into whether the same group of teenagers is involved in three similar incidents.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at http://www.222tips.com, or by texting “TOR” and your message to CRIMES (274637).
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