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5 teenagers, 1 man charged in North York robbery investigation

Toronto police have arrested and charged five teenagers and one man in connection with a robbery investigation in North York. File/Global News

Toronto police have charged five teenagers and one man with robbery and firearm-related offences after two incidents in North York.

At around 11:55 p.m. Friday, officers said through a statement the co-accused were travelling together in a vehicle in the Bayview Avenue and York Mills Road area. They allegedly stopped, and while wearing face coverings they approached two men.

One of the accused showed a gun and after the men refused to cooperate, the suspects left the area.

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On Saturday at around 12:30 a.m., the co-accused allegedly went to the Leslie Street and York Mills Road area and demanded money and cellphones from two men coming out of a bank.

The group left after obtaining an undisclosed amount of money.

After searching the area, police arrested the six suspects.

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An 18-year-old man, a 16-year-old boy and four 17-year-old boys all face robbery and firearm-related charges

They were scheduled to appear in a Toronto court on Saturday.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact 33 Division at 416-808-3300 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

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