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Toronto Man, 20, Arrested in Scarborough Robbery Spree Facing Nearly 50 Charges

Police say officers found him at the same Kennedy–Eglinton store linked to earlier incidents.

Overview

  • Toronto police report eight street and retail robberies between January 19 and August 28 in 41 Division.
  • The suspect allegedly wore a ski mask, demanded items such as cellphones and e-scooters, and in some cases brandished a knife or pointed a firearm.
  • Victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries in several street robberies, while no injuries were reported in the store incidents.
  • Investigators say the store near Kennedy Road and Eglinton Avenue East was targeted repeatedly, with staff threatened and one employee chased with a knife.
  • Anthony Grey, 20, was arrested on August 29 and is reported to face 47 or 48 charges, including robbery, assault with a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, uttering threats, and possession of property obtained by crime, with a court appearance scheduled at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre.