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Man, 26, arrested in connection with Toronto carjacking: police

Toronto police officer pictured in Ontario on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS IMAGES/Lars Hagberg

A 26-year-old Toronto man has been arrested in connection with a carjacking investigation, police say.

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Toronto police said on June 30, officers received a report of a person with a gun in the Elmhurst Drive and Islington Avenue area.

Police said a 39-year-old woman was driving her car and had parked in a parking lot.

Officers said when she opened her car door, she was “immediately” approached by two men.

“One of the men pointed a handgun at her and demanded that she get out of the car,” police said in a news release.

Police say when she honked her car horn, one of the men kicked her in the leg.

According to police, both men fled the area in a nearby getaway car.

Police said on July 12, officers executed a search warrant, and arrested one suspect.

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Police said during the search, officers also recovered clothing worn during the robbery and ammunition.

According to police, 26-year-old Ali Barre from Toronto was arrested.

He has been charged with robbery with a firearm, disguise with intent, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and careless storage of ammunition.

Police said he was scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.

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Officers are still searching for another suspect who is around 18 years old.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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