Following is a police report on yet another incident involving young people near the corner of Eglinton and Bayview. There have been enough such incidents that it seems naive to think that they represent a coincidence. Which raises the reasonable question of whether there is some other type of illegal activity going on in this ares which sets the scene for these kinds of crimes. We’re asking. Here is the police report: : A 16 year old male reports that on October 14, 2011 at approximately 1850 hours, he was in the area of Eglinton Avenue East and Bayview Avenue when he was approached by three male suspects. One suspect made a demand for the victim’s phone. The victim did not comply. The suspect produced a handgun and threatened the victim. The victim punched the suspect and fearing for his safety fled the scene. The suspects fled the scene in an unknown direction. No injuries were sustained by the victim. Police are requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the following described persons in connection with this offence. Description of Suspect #1: Male, 14 years, 5’4”, 110 pounds, medium build. Suspect #2: Male, black, 14 years, thin build. Suspect #3: Male, black, 14 years, 5’2”, 79 pounds, thin build.
