2 young men accused of robbing victim of phone in Scarborough

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Two 19-year-old men are facing multiple charges following a cellphone robbery in Scarborough, including alleged assaults while resisting arrest.

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Toronto Police say, on Friday at approximately 6:30 p.m., the victim met with a potential buyer of a cellphone that was listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace.

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Police allege that they agreed to meet in the Midland Ave. and Danforth Rd. area.

Two men arrived in a gray, 2017 Honda Civic, cops say. One of the men exited the vehicle, approached the victim and asked to see the phone.

According to police, the man took the phone and returned to the vehicle. The victim confronted the man in an attempt to get the phone back, but the man pointed a handgun at the victim.

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Both men fled the area in the vehicle with the victim’s cellphone, cops say.

Kevonte Murry, 19, of Toronto, has been charged with robbery with an offensive weapon, several firearm offences, disguise with intent, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, assault with intent to resist arrest, assault with a weapon, unlawfully possess automobile master key, and failing to comply with a release order.

Jahziah Griffiths, 19, of Brampton, has been charged with robbery with an offensive weapon, disguise with intent, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, unlawfully possess automobile master key, assault with intent to resist arrest, drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, drug possession, and possessing proceeds obtained by crime under $5,000.

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Investigators believe there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online at 222tips.com.

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