Two 17-year-olds face charges in connection with alleged robbery near Victoria Park Avenue and Kingston Road

Two 17-year-olds have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged robbery earlier this month in the Victoria Park Avenue and Kingston Road area.

According to Toronto police, officers responded to a robbery call in the area on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Police said the victim was walking on the sidewalk in the area when approached by the two suspects. Police alleged the suspects assaulted the victim and then took the victim’s jacket before fleeing the area.

In a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 28, police said two 17 year olds had been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

One of the accused is charged with robbery, disguise with intent and uttering threats. The other accused is charged with robber and disguise with intent.

Under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the names of those charged under the age of 18 and/or information that might identify them cannot be published.