Two sought for Toronto arson; four more arrested in Markham robbery

Cops say on May 6 two suspects doused a vehicle with liquid before igniting it on fire

Published May 15, 2026  •  Last updated 10 minutes ago  •  4 minute read

Toronto cops are seeking this suspect in a May 6 arson of a vehicle Photo by TPS

Toronto Police Service are requesting the public’s help identifying two suspects wanted in an arson investigation.

Cops say on May 6, around 4:42 a.m., officers responded to the Don Mills Rd. and St. Dennis Dr. area where it’s reported that two people poured liquid on a victim’s vehicle, ignited it and it erupted into flames before the pair fled the area.

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The suspects are described as six feet tall and were wearing dark-coloured clothing and carrying backpacks.

Investigators have released images and video of the unidentified suspects hoping members of the public will recognize them and come forward.

Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the suspects is asked to call police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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TWO MEN, TWO TEEN BOYS CHARGED IN MARKHAM STREET ROBBERY

York Regional Police have charged four additional suspects in connection with a Markham robbery.

On March 25, around 8:40 p.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery in the area of 14th Ave. and Birchmount Rd.

Cops say the victim was walking to his vehicle when he was approached by two suspects who demanded his satchel. A struggle ensued and the victim was assaulted.

The satchel was stolen and the suspects fled in a silver sport utility vehicle.

On March 26, one suspect was arrested and charged in connection with the robbery.

On Wednesday investigators executed a search warrant at a Toronto home where another suspect was arrested. On Thursday, investigators executed three additional search warrants at three more Toronto residences and three more suspects were arrested.

Merv Williams, 51, of Toronto, is charged with robbery.

Iheem Mitchell, 18, of Toronto, is charged with accessory after the fact to commit an indictable offence.

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A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy, both of Toronto, are charged with robbery and wearing a disguise with intent.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Hold Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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MAN, 37, ACCUSED OF CHILD LURING

Toronto Police have charged a 37-year-old man in a child luring investigation that began in early 2026.

On Wednesday, members of the Internet Child Exploitation Unit executed a search warrant in the area of Gerrard St. E. and Main St.

Christopher Thibodeau was arrested.

It’s alleged the accused was communicating online with a person under the age of 16 and used the online usernames CT and Crimson

Thibodeau is charged with luring a person under 18 years old, luring a person under 16 years old, invitation to sexual touching, sexual assault and making, possessing and accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material (three separate charges).

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Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call police at 416-808-8500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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MAN, 31, ALLEGEDLY MADE THREATS AGAINST BRAMPTON SCHOOLS

A 31-year-old Scarborough man is accused of making threats against three Brampton schools.

Peel Regional Police say a secondary school received numerous threatening messages via telephone between Sunday and Tuesday.

An investigation by police revealed that similar threats were directed at another secondary school and an elementary school in Brampton and that these threatening incidents allegedly involved the same suspect.

In cooperation with the school administration, police determined the threats were unfounded.

On Tuesday, Bryan Hulme was identified as a suspect and arrested.

He’s charged with three counts of mischief and one count of uttering threats.

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REMAINS OF MAN FOUND IN DOWNSVIEW IN 2021 NOW IDENTIFIED

Toronto Police say human remains found near 30 Carl Hall on Sept. 16, 2021, have been identified as belonging to an Indigenous man named Willard Duval.

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He was last seen in May 2017 and reported missing in February 2018.

A construction crew installing a fence found a human skull in thick brush near the new fence line and police, under the supervision of the Office of the Chief Coroner, cut back the brush to reveal the skeletal remains of a person.

An investigation by the Office of the Chief Coroner/Ontario Forensic Pathology Service and Toronto Police determined that the death was not suspicious.

The examination indicated the unknown man had likely been deceased for several years prior to discovery.

Attempts to identify him through conventional investigative techniques initially proved unsuccessful.

In 2022, this case was selected for investigation using investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) and a DNA profile of the unidentified man was obtained and uploaded to public-facing databases on December 21, 2022.

After several months of collaboration between Toronto Police investigators and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, medical imaging records confirmed that Willard Duval was the previously unidentified man.

Investigators tracked down Willard’s niece and informed her of his passing.

Willard’s remains were buried with his brother on April 25, 2026.

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