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4 arrested after gun reported at Bloor, Shaw Streets store: Toronto police

Police on the scene of an investigation in the area of Bloor Street West and Shaw Street. Global News

Police are investigating after an armed robbery reported in Toronto on Saturday afternoon.

In a tweet, Toronto police said they were called to the Bloor Street West and Shaw Street area around 2:20 p.m. for a call involving someone with a gun inside a store.

Police said a robbery was reported, with several suspects fleeing the area on foot. Three people were arrested initially, while a fourth suspect was later located, police said.

The arrests came as part of a multi-force operation.

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“During a joint investigation into armed robberies in York Region, Peel Region and the City of Toronto, officers located four male suspects as they committed an armed robbery at a commercial store located on Bloor Street West at Shaw Street,” York Regional Police said in a statement.

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The public was warned to expect a large police presence in the area and no injuries were reported.

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

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