Two boys aged 14 and 15 are facing charges in connection with the armed robbery of a North York pharmacy March 8.
According to police, the robbery occurred after two males entered the store at Sheppard Avenue West and Keele Street. Police allege one of the suspects pulled a knife and demanded narcotics and cash.
They reportedly took a quantity of cash and fled the scene on foot.
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Toronto police officers responded quickly and were able to find two suspects and take them into custody. Police allege that, at the time, they were able to recover stolen cash and the knife they allege was used in the robbery.
Police have charged a 15-year-old Toronto boy and a 14-year-old boy from Haldimand County. Each has been charged with robbery with an offensive weapon, disguise with intent to commit a crime, carrying a dangerous weapon and carrying a concealed weapon.
Both appeared in court at 2201 Finch Ave. W. on March 9. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).Â
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