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CTV News
21-07-2025
- CTV News
Woman arrested, male suspect sought after robbery downtown: Toronto police
Police are searching for a suspect wanted in a robbery near Yonge and College streets on July 4. (Toronto Police Service handout) Toronto police say one woman is in custody and a male suspect has not yet been apprehended following a robbery in Toronto's downtown core earlier this month. The incident occurred at around 12:30 a.m. on July 4 in the area of Yonge and College streets. Police allege that the victim met two suspects in the area and the three attended a bar. An altercation subsequently ensued and police allege that the female suspect attempted to steal the victim's money. The victim managed to get away, police said, but was followed by the woman, who eventually robbed the victim with the assistance of a male suspect. The victim did not sustain any physical injuries. Shanika Richards, a 21-year-old Toronto resident, has been arrested and charged with robbery. Police described the male suspect, who has not yet been identified, as about 25 to 30 years old with a medium build. He was seen wearing a black and yellow tracksuit, black sunglasses, white shoes, and a black Chicago Bulls baseball cap. Images of the suspect have now been released by police. Anyone with information about the alleged robbery can contact investigators at 416-808-5200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
Toronto Sun
21-07-2025
- Toronto Sun
CRIME SCENE: Woman nabbed by cops, man wanted after downtown robbery
A man wanted by Toronto Police in a robbery investigation. Photo by Toronto Police A 21-year-old Toronto woman has been charged with robbery while a male suspect is wanted after an incident at a downtown bar. 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 Toronto Police said they responded to a robbery call Friday at about 12:30 a.m. in the Yonge-College Sts. area after an altercation that started Thursday at a bar near Yonge and Dundas St. E. Police said the victim met the suspects there before a female suspect tried to steal their money. The victim fled but was followed to Yonge and College, where the female stole the victim's money with help from a male suspect, according to the allegations. The victim was not physically injured. Shanika Richards was charged with robbery, but a male suspect is still being sought. He is about 25-30 years old with a medium build and was last seen wearing a black and yellow tracksuit, black sunglasses, white shoes and a black Chicago Bulls cap. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A man wanted by Toronto Police in an attempted robbery investigation. Photo by Toronto Police Police are trying to track down a man who threatened two people with a knife during a robbery attempt near Earl Bales Park in North York. Toronto Police said they responded to the call Sunday at about 9:30 a.m. in the Sheppard Ave. W.-Don River Blvd. Area, where the victims were walking along the Don River Trail before being approached by a male on bicycle. Recommended video Police said the suspect tried to steal property from one of the victims before the second victim intervened. The assailant produced a knife and threatened the victims, who were not physically injured, before fleeing. The suspect is a male with a thin build and thin moustache who was wearing a grey polo shirt and camo-pattern shorts. Toronto & GTA Editorial Cartoons Toronto & GTA Football Toronto & GTA
