Arrest made in investigation into armed robberies, Fariborz Mashhadi, 31, faces 12 charges

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest made in an investigation into armed robberies.

It is alleged that:

- during November 2013, a man was involved in a series of armed robberies while wearing a disguise and utilizing a silver handgun

On Thursday, November 21, 2013, Fariborz Mashhadi, 31, was arrested for a street robbery at an ATM.

As a result of an investigation, several search warrants were executed.

On Tuesday, November 26, 2013, he was charged with:

In relation to 5445 Steeles Avenue West on Tuesday, November 12, 2013:
1) Robbery
2) Disguise with Intent
3) Fail to Comply - probation

In relation to 5980 Bathurst Street on Wednesday, November 20, 2013:
1) Robbery with a firearm
2) Disguise with intent
3) Fail to Comply - probation

In relation to 5927 Bathurst Street on Wednesday, November 20, 2013:
1) Robbery with a firearm
2) Disguise with intent
3) Fail to Comply - probation

In relation to 4138 Bathurst Street on Thursday, November 21, 2013:
1) Robbery with a firearm
2) Disguise with intent
3) Fail to Comply - probation

A court date has not yet been set.

Police believe there may be other victims.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Hold Up Squad at 416-808-7350 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.