The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a robbery investigation.
It is reported that:
- the victim met the suspect through Facebook, while looking to purchase a pair of Air Jordan running shoes
- on Monday, March 25, 2013, at 6 p.m., the victim agreed to meet the suspect at the Downsview subway station to purchase the shoes
- the victim attended the subway station with his friend
- the suspect attended with another person
- the suspect persuaded the victim and his friend to attend the washroom
- the suspects friend remained outside the washroom
- the suspect robbed the victim and his friend of their shoes and cellular phones
It is further alleged that:
- on Monday, March 25, 2013, at 9:30 p.m., another victim met the suspect, through Facebook, to buy Air Jordan Running shoes
- that victim was robbed in a similar manner
It is believed that the same suspect is responsible for both robberies.
The suspect is described as black, 18-28, 5'3"-5'6"and 130-150 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black cap, black sweater and a blue denim jacket.
Police believe there may be more victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3200, 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.
It is reported that:
- the victim met the suspect through Facebook, while looking to purchase a pair of Air Jordan running shoes
- on Monday, March 25, 2013, at 6 p.m., the victim agreed to meet the suspect at the Downsview subway station to purchase the shoes
- the victim attended the subway station with his friend
- the suspect attended with another person
- the suspect persuaded the victim and his friend to attend the washroom
- the suspects friend remained outside the washroom
- the suspect robbed the victim and his friend of their shoes and cellular phones
It is further alleged that:
- on Monday, March 25, 2013, at 9:30 p.m., another victim met the suspect, through Facebook, to buy Air Jordan Running shoes
- that victim was robbed in a similar manner
It is believed that the same suspect is responsible for both robberies.
The suspect is described as black, 18-28, 5'3"-5'6"and 130-150 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black cap, black sweater and a blue denim jacket.
Police believe there may be more victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3200, 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.