Boy, 14, arrested in carjacking, police say victim was pepper sprayed
Posted August 21, 2023 3:45 pm.
Last Updated August 21, 2023 3:48 pm.
Toronto police have arrested a 14-year-old boy in the alleged carjacking of a motorcycle that involved the victim being pepper sprayed after meeting a group of suspects through an online ad.
Authorities were called to the Kingston Road and Celeste Drive area in Scarborough just before 9 p.m. on August 12 for reports of a carjacking.
It’s reported that a man arranged to meet with the suspects to complete an online motorcycle purchase. Police said the victim arrived at the agreed meeting place when the three suspects approached him.
One suspect allegedly sprayed the victim in the face with pepper spray while two fled the scene on foot. A third suspect fled the location on the victim’s motorcycle.
Investigators say a youth was observed riding the stolen motorcycle by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers on August 18. The boy evaded the police but was taken into custody two days later, on August 20.
A 14-year-old boy faces multiple charges, including robbery with an offensive weapon, disguise with intent, and assault with a weapon. He was scheduled to appear in court this morning.
Two teenage males remain wanted.
The 14-year-old boy was not identified as a result of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
