7 suspects, including 13-year-old, charged following 'violent' home invasion north of Toronto
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Seven teenage suspects, including a 13-year-old, have been arrested following a targeted and “violent” home invasion in Vaughan on Friday, police say.
Seven teenage suspects, including a 13-year-old, have been arrested following a targeted and “violent” home invasion in Vaughan on Friday, police say.
York Regional Police said they were called to the area of Ventura Way and Beverley Glen Boulevard, east of Dufferin Street, just after 9 p.m.
Attending officers said the armed home invasion was still in progress when they arrived, with several suspects inside the home with others waiting in two idling vehicles nearby. They add that these vehicles were stolen.
Police said the suspect tried to drive away, but instead crashed into responding cruisers. They then got out of the vehicles and ran away, officers said.
Seven people have been arrested, ranging in age from 13 to18. Police say they're still looking for an eighth.
“As officers were attempting to arrest the other fleeing suspects, the first suspect fled, while handcuffed, and has not been located,” the release reads.
He is still at large, and is described as a male who was wearing all black clothing at the time. Investigators said anyone who assists him could be charged with accessory after the fact.
