46 charges laid in massage parlour robbery

Four teenagers, ranging in age from 15 to 18, are facing a total of 46 charges in connection with a home invasion robbery investigation in Scarborough.

Police are searching for a male, 15, who is the fifth suspect.

Toronto police allege that in March five male suspects attended two apartments that were operating as massage parlours in a complex near Victoria Park Avenue and Finch Avenue East.

In order to get into the units the suspects allegedly posed as customers.

They then robbed four victims of cash and personal property. The suspects displayed a handgun and knife, police say.

On Thursday three people, whose names cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, were arrested and charged with multiple offences including armed robbery, forcible confinement, possession of a weapon, and breach of peace bond.

As well Navid Azimi, 18, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of armed robbery, forcible confinement, possession of a weapon and possession for the purpose marihuana.

A warrant has been issued for the outstanding suspect on counts of armed robbery, forcible confinement and possession of a weapon.

Police also seized thousands of counterfeit DVD movies and copying equipment.

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