Toronto police searching for suspects after youths allegedly threatened with knife
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Toronto police are searching for suspects in an ongoing investigation in Toronto’s east end.
Police say that on Oct. 18 at approximately 12:49 p.m., they responded to a call for a person with a knife in the area of Carlaw Avenue and Gerrard Street.
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Investigators allege that two men approached a group of youths at Oasis Alternative Secondary School during school hours. One of the men allegedly pulled out a knife and threatened the group. No injuries were sustained.
The first suspect is described as a man standing five-foot-three with slim build, short brown and grey hair, and short stubble. At the time of the incident he was wearing light colours and carrying a red drawstring bag.
The second suspect is described as a man standing five-foot-six with a muscular build.
Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to contact Toronto police.
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