News Release
Two Youths Arrested and Firearm Seized in a Stolen E-Bike and Firearm Investigation,
Jane Street and Wilson Avenue area,
Image Released
The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of arrests made in a Firearm and Theft Under $5000 investigation.
On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, police responded to a call for a Theft Just Occurred in the Jane Street and Wilson Avenue area.
It is alleged that:
- the victim agreed to meet the accused in a public location to sell an e-bike
- the accused asked to test the e-bike and rode away and fled the area
- the victim contacted police to report the theft
- the police attended and located the accused, along with a second accused nearby
- the accused were arrested and a loaded firearm was recovered
- the E-bike was recovered
On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, a Criminal Code search warrant was executed at a residence in the Jane Street and Wilson Avenue area.
It is further alleged that:
- a firearm magazine and other firearm paraphernalia was located
An image of the firearm has been released.
A male youth, 17*, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with:
- Theft under $5000
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of loaded prohibited firearm
- Carless storage of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
- Possession of a firearm stolen outside of Canada
A male youth, 16*, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with:
- Theft Under $5000
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Possession of proceeds obtained by crime under $5000
They were scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in room 606.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
**Please refer to Section 110, Subsection 1, of the YCJA:
110. (1) Subject to this section, no person shall publish the name of a young person, or any other information related to a young person, if it would identify the young person as a young person dealt with under this Act.***
