Man attempts 3 street robberies in Lawrence Park Tuesday

Toronto Police are sounding an alert to residents and others in the Lawrence Park area about three hit and run type robberies in which people were approached by a man saying he had a gun. These crimes occurred on Tuesday 5:34 p.m. and 7 p.m. The man was driving a stolen black Mercedes-Benz  The man is described as black, 25-40, 5’10” to 6’2″, wearing a black baseball hat and dark-coloured clothing.  The vehicle was later recovered by police. The public is asked to remain vigilant and report any suspicious person(s) or activities.