String of gunpoint robberies in Toronto result in charges for Whitby man

A Whitby man faces numerous charges following a string of retail robberies in Toronto.

Four businesses in the downtown were hit between October and January according to Toronto Police. In each robbery, police allege a man entered the business while wearing a mask and approached the checkout count posing as a customer. He then pulled a gun and demanded cash and cannabis before running off with the goods.

The Toronto Police Hold-Up Squad tracked down a suspect and arrested him during a raid. They allegedly also discovered a pistol, narcotic drugs, and other evidence.

L’Mar Cecil Greene, 26 of Whitby, faces 24 charges including;

• four counts of robbery with a firearm
• four counts of disguise with intent
• four counts of pointing a firearm
• four counts of weapons dangerous
• three firearm possession charges
• possession of drug for trafficking, and
• four counts of failure to comply with a release order

He appeared in a bail hearing on March 20.

Anyone with information can call police at 416-808-7350 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477),