Police are investigating an alleged Armed Robbery and Rape

Preliminary information is that sometime around 5:00 a.m., a female was walking along Mackey Street north, when she was accosted by three males, one of whom was armed with a firearm. They robbed her of cash and personal items. The culprits then took her to the rear of a vacant building, where they sexually assaulted her.

Sometime later, police became aware of a video circulating on social depicting three males tied up and being interrogated by other individuals. These males are suspected of being responsible for the Armed Robbery and Rape. During the police investigations it was discovered that a 17year-old male who was in the video, presented himself to the Princess Margaret Hospital for medical attention. He was arrested and taken into custody; the other suspects remain at large. Investigation into this matter continue.

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Police are appealing to members of the public, who may have information that can assist with our investigations into these incidents and other criminal matters, to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 502-9991/2, Crime stoppers at 328-TIPS (8477) or the nearest police station.

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