[TPS] – Two Men Arrested in a Robbery With a Firearm Investigation, Barmac Drive and Steeles Avenue West area, Image Released

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Two Men Arrested in a Robbery With a Firearm Investigation, Barmac Drive and Steeles Avenue West area, Image Released

Broadcast time: 12:29 PM

Date: Tuesday, Mar 18, 2025
Unit: 31 Division
Case #: 2025-449091

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of arrests made in a Robbery with a Firearm investigation.

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., police responded to a call for a Person with a Gun in the Barmac Drive and Steeles Avenue West area.

It is alleged that:

the victim left a restaurant and attended his vehicle that was in the nearby parking lot
the victim was approached by three unknown male suspects who were all wearing face coverings and holding handguns
a fourth suspect stood a distance away, wearing a mask, and holding a firearm
one of the suspects pointed a firearm at the victim, ordered the victim to hand over all his personal belongings and valuables
the suspect struck the victim with the back of the firearm
another suspect then took the victim’s wallet, cellphone, and jewellery
the third suspect threatened to kill the victim
all suspects then fled the scene
the victim reported seeing two of the suspects flee in a white sedan

Following an investigation, officers were able to identify two suspects. On Friday, March 14, 2025, members of 31 Division Major Crime Unit executed two Criminal Code search warrants in relation to the investigation.

It is further alleged that:

at the time of the searches, officers recovered items of evidentiary value to the investigation, including a loaded firearm, a magazine, an extended magazine, and ammunition

An image has been released.

Noel Daley, 40, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

Robbery with a Firearm
Disguise with Intent
Point Firearm
Assault with a Weapon
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
two counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Weapons Dangerous
Possession of a Loaded Firearm
Possess Firearm Without Licence
Possess Prohibited Device Knowing No Authority
Careless Storage of a Firearm
Carry Concealed Weapon
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for Trafficking
Possess Proceeds of Crime Under $5000
six counts of Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in room 107.

Tyrone Ransome, 40, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

Robbery with a Firearm
Disguise with Intent
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Weapons Dangerous

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in room 107.

Two suspects remain outstanding.

Suspect #1 is described as male, black, 20-35 years old, approximately 5’7″ tall, thin build, with shoulder length black hair in braids, wearing a black sweatshirt, black sweatpants, black hat, and a black balaclava covering his nose and mouth.
Suspect #2 is described as male, black, 20-35 years old, approximately 5’8″ tall, thin build, wearing a black hat, and a black balaclava.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

Constable Laurie McCann for Detective Chris Doyle

Images for this release are available on our website.

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