Toronto Police have arrested three individuals and seized a firearm in connection with a series of violent robberies linked to online marketplace transactions.

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In July 2026, the 43 Division Major Crime Unit began investigating a violent robbery linked to the sale of a luxury watch through an online marketplace.

It is alleged that the victim was contacted by an individual using the name "Omar Clarkson," who expressed interest in purchasing the watch. They arranged to meet in the Ellesmere Road and Bellamy Road North area. It is alleged that multiple suspects arrived in a vehicle, assaulted the victim, causing serious injuries, and stole the watch.

As the investigation progressed, officers identified a group believed to be connected to similar robberies targeting individuals selling high-value items online.

After learning the suspects had arranged to meet another luxury watch seller on October 9, 2026, officers from the 42 and 43 Division Major Crime Units and Toronto Police Dog Services set up near the planned meeting location in the Highway 401 and Weston Road area. When the suspects allegedly arrived in a stolen vehicle displaying stolen licence plates, officers moved in and arrested two 17-year-old youths. A third suspect fled the area.

One of the youths arrested was found in possession of a loaded Glock handgun equipped with an extended magazine. An image of the seized firearm has been released.

On October 10, investigators executed three Criminal Code search warrants in Toronto, resulting in the arrest of the third suspect.

Desmond Okuonhae, 18, has been arrested and charged with including:

1. Robbery with an Offensive Weapon
2. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000
3. Conspiracy to Commit an Indicatable Offence

After further investigation, Okuonhae was also charged in connection with two additional online marketplace robberies: the theft of a laptop in March 2026 and the robbery of a rare Pokémon trading card collection valued at approximately $80,000 in April 2026.

1. Robbery
2. Theft Under $5000

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, Toronto Regional Bail Centre at 2201 Finch Avenue West, Toronto on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in room 107.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims who interacted with Desmond Okuonhae through online marketplace transactions. Police allege that he used the online aliases of “Oscar Morkil,” “Max Smith,” and “Omar Clarkson.”

An image of the accused has been released.

A Young Person, 17*, has been charged with,

1. Robbery with Offensive Weapon
2. Carry Concealed Weapon
3. Occupy Motor Vehicle with Firearm
4. Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
5. Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly not Holding a License
6. Possess Firearm Without Holding a License
7. Possess Prohibited Device Knowing No Authority
8. Possess Weapon Dangerous to Public Peace
9. Possess Property or Thing Obtained by Crime/Exceeding $5000
10. Two counts of Possess Property or Thing Obtained by Crime/not Exceeding $5000
11. Disguise with Intent
12. Conspiracy to Commit an Indicatable Offence
13. Breach of Probation
14. Three counts of Possess Firearm While Prohibited

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, Toronto Regional Bail Centre at 2201 Finch Avenue West, Toronto on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in room 107.

A Young Person, 17*, has been charged with,

1. Robbery with Offensive Weapon
2. Occupy Motor Vehicle with Firearm
3. Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
4. Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly not Holding a License
5. Possess Firearm Without Holding a License
6. Possess Prohibited Device Knowing No Authority
7. Possess Weapon Dangerous to Public Peace
8. Possess Property or Thing Obtained by Crime/Exceeding $5000
9. Two counts of Possess Property or Thing Obtained by Crime/not Exceeding $5000
10. Disguise with Intent
11. Conspiracy to Commit an Indicatable Offence
12. Breach of Recognizance

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, Toronto Regional Bail Centre at 2201 Finch Avenue West, Toronto on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in room 107.

Safety Tips for Online Marketplace Transactions

• The Toronto Police Service reminds the public to take precautions when buying or selling items through online marketplaces, particularly when selling high-value items online.
• Consider using a trusted dealer or reseller that can facilitate the transaction on your behalf, eliminating the need to meet a buyer in person.
• If you're using an online marketplace, check whether it offers authentication or secure delivery services that can ship the item for you while ensuring you get paid securely.
• If you do meet in person, choose a well-lit, public location with other people nearby, and avoid meeting alone whenever possible. Consider conducting transactions at a police division parking lot or ‘Safe Exchange Zone’ where available.
• Trust your instincts. If something feels suspicious or unsafe, end the transaction.
• Report suspicious activity to police immediately.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact the 43 Division Major Crime Unit at 416-808-4300.

**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.***