Two men face charges and a third is sought for a jewelry store heist in Scarborough last month.
Toronto Police say, on March 8 at approximately 1 p.m., officers responded to a robbery call in the Sheppard Ave. E. and Neilson Rd. area.
Police allege that a group of four male suspects entered a mall wearing masks to disguise their identity, with one suspect carrying a large sledgehammer.
Cops say the suspects approached a jewelry store and forced open the door. One suspect entered the store and removed a quantity of jewelry. The suspects then fled the mall.
Following an investigation, police were able to identify three suspects.
On Thursday, five search warrants were used by police to locate two suspects, and they were taken into custody.
Cops also allege that, during the search, officers recovered a loaded handgun and other potential evidence related to the investigation.
Daniel Offe, 22, of Toronto, was charged with robbery with offensive weapon, disguise with intent, possession of property obtained by crime over, and multiple firearms offences.
Abdulahi Ali, 21, of Toronto, is accused of robbery with offensive weapon, disguise with intent, possession property obtained by crime over, and failing to comply with a release order.
Investigators say Harun Ahmed Hussein, 19, of Toronto, is wanted for robbery with offensive weapon, disguise with intent, and possession of property obtained by crime over.
Police released an image of Hussein. He is described as 5-foot-6 with a thin build.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online at 222tips.com.
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