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CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Video shows arrest of 2 suspects in Richmond Hill jewelry store robbery and 2 home invasions
York Regional Police have charged two men linked to a Richmond Hill jewelry store robbery and a Markham home invasion. Two suspects are still at large. Police in York Region have released a video showing the moment they arrested two suspects wanted in connection with a jewelry store robbery in Richmond Hill and home invasions in Markham and Hamilton. In the video taken from a police helicopter, two suspects are seen walking back to a car in a parking lot and, a short time later, unmarked cruisers arrive and block their way. Officers in tactical gear get out of the cruisers and surround the vehicle. With the officers' guns drawn, the suspect vehicle tries to reverse, but is unsuccessful. One officer is seen using a tool to smash the suspect vehicle's windows. Before the video ends, an officer pulls one occupant out of the vehicle. York Regional Police (YRP) said the two suspects were successfully taken into custody. Police identified one of them as 19-year-old Aaron Simms of Ajax. The other suspect is a 16-year-old boy and cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Aaron Simms Aaron Simms is facing more than a dozen charges in connection with a robbery and two home invasions. (York Regional Police) Investigators believe Simms, the 16-year-old boy and two other outstanding suspects were behind the smash-and-grab at a jewelry store at Hillcrest Mall on Monday. Three suspects entered the store and allegedly discharged an aerosol irritant at employees. Police said the suspects proceeded to smash display cases, fleeing with an unknown quantity of jewelry. The three suspects fled in a white sedan driven by a fourth suspect, police said. Investigators have since determined the suspects are linked to a Saturday home invasion in Markham and a similar one in Hamilton on Monday. Simms and the 16-year-old boy are both facing 13 charges, including three counts of robbery with an offensive weapon, three counts of disguise with intent and three counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. The charges have not been tested in court. In addition, Simms has been charged with breach of probation, while the teen has been charged with failure to comply with a release order. 'At the time of this incident, Simms was on probation conditions related to previous, unrelated offences. The youth was on bail in connection with an unrelated incident,' police said. Meanwhile, officers continue to look for two other suspects. Police said they do not have descriptions at this time. Investigators said the suspects may be connected to additional robberies. They are asking anyone with information to contact them at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 6630 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Toronto Sun
2 days ago
- Toronto Sun
Man, 19, and boy, 16, charged in York Region jewelry store heist, home invasion
Aaron Simms (seen here), 19, and a 16-year-old boy, both of Ajax, were arrested for a recent jewelry store robbery in Richmond Hill and a home invasion in Markham on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Photo by Handout / York Regional Police Two teenagers face charges for a jewelry store robbery in Richmond Hill and a home invasion in Markham. And two more culprits are still sought. York Regional Police say officers responded to a robbery at a mall near Yonge St. and Carrville Rd. around 6:45 p.m. on Monday. Three bandits entered a jewelry store, discharged an aerosol irritant at employees and smashed display cases before fleeing with a quantity of jewelry in a white sedan driven by a fourth accomplice, police allege. Cops claim investigators subsequently linked the smash-and-grab robbers to two recent home invasions – one in Markham on Saturday and another in Hamilton on Monday. On Thursday, two suspects were arrested without incident. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The two others involved in the jewelry store heist have not yet been identified and no suspect descriptions have been released. Investigators believe the suspects may be connected to additional robberies and an image of the adult accused has been released. Aaron Simms, 19, and a 16-year-old boy, both of Ajax, are charged with three counts each of robbery with offensive weapon, disguise with intent and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and one count each of theft of motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possession of a prohibited weapon while prohibited. Simms also faces breach of probation and the youth is additionally charged with failure to comply with release order. Read More At the time of this incident, Simms was on probation conditions related to previous, unrelated offences and the youth was on bail in connection with an unrelated incident, police said. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). World Toronto Maple Leafs Canada Toronto & GTA Celebrity
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
2 suspects arrested, 2 more sought in Richmond Hill jewelry store robbery and 2 home invasions
Aaron Simms is facing more than a dozen charges in connection with a robbery and two home invasions. (York Regional Police) Two suspects have been arrested and two more are being sought in connection with a jewelry store robbery in Richmond Hill and home invasions in Markham and Hamilton. York Regional Police said officers got a call for a robbery at Hillcrest Mall near Yonge Street and Carrville Road on Monday evening. Three suspects entered a jewelry store and allegedly discharged an aerosol irritant at employees. Police said the suspects proceeded to smash display cases, fleeing with an unknown quantity of jewelry. The three suspects fled in a white sedan driven by a fourth suspect, police said. Investigators have since determined the suspects are linked to a Saturday home invasion in Markham and a similar one in Hamilton on Monday. As a result of their investigation, two suspects were arrested on Thursday. Police identified one of them as 19-year-old Aaron Sims of Ajax. The other suspect is a 16-year-old boy and cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. They are both facing 13 charges, including three counts of robbery with an offensive weapon, three counts of disguise with intent and three counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. The charges have not been tested in court. In addition, Simms has been charged with breach of probation, while the teen has been charged with failure to comply with a release order. 'At the time of this incident, Simms was on probation conditions related to previous, unrelated offences. The youth was on bail in connection with an unrelated incident,' police said. Meanwhile, officers continue to look for two other suspects. Police said they do not have descriptions at this time. Investigators said the suspects may be connected to additional robberies. They are asking anyone with information to contact them at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 6630 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
