Two women, one man, arrested after alleged incident involving firearm near Danforth and Greenwood avenues

Two women and one man have been arrested and charged, and a fourth suspect is being sought, after an alleged attempted break-in involving the use of a firearm in East Toronto last week.

According to police, officers were called to the area of Danforth and Greenwood avenues at approximately 8:24 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16.

Police alleged two men and two women attended a residence in the area and began banging on a door. When the resident did not answer, one of the suspects allegedly produced a firearm. The suspects then fled the area in a dark-coloured vehicle, said police.

In a news release this morning (Wednesday, Oct. 21), police said members of the 55 Division Major Crime Unit executed a Criminal Code Search Warrant at a residence in the City of Toronto. on Monday, Oct. 19, and located two of the suspects and allegedly seized a loaded Glock 45 handgun with an extended magazine.

Kaitlyn Whitfield, 20, and Kayshawana Herbert, 20, both of Toronto, were arrested and are facing a number of firearms related charges.

Also on Oct. 19, Waris Sahim, 19, of Ajax, was arrested and charged with break-and-enter with intent in connection with the incident.

Police said in this morning’s news release that they are still looking for Andre Herbert, 18. He is wanted on charges of utter threats, carrying a concealed weapon, pointing a firearm, use of a firearm during commission of an indictable offence and attempted break-and-enter.

He is described as five-feet, 10-inches tall, with a thin build and clean shaven.

Police have released an image of Herbert (see above) in the hopes that someone can make them aware of his whereabouts.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police in 55 Division at 416-808-5500.