Two youths carrying Halloween candy were robbed by two other youths dressed in black, wearing tactical-style vests and masks, according to Greater Sudbury Police Service.
In a media release, they note that the incident took place at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Metcalfe Avenue in Garson, when two masked youths grabbed the bag of candy and ran.
The victims attempted to chase the two masked youths, but the two alleged thieves shot at them with an airsoft pistol, which shoots non-lethal plastic pellets.
Officers were dispatched to the area, where they found the two masked youths walking through a property off Falconbridge Road. The two ran away.
GSPS reported catching one of the youths, but the other one was able to evade police.
Police located the replica gun and a tactical vest.
The 14-year-old youth has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada;
- Robbery with a Weapon
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Assault with a Weapon
- Disguise with Intent
The teenager was released on an Undertaking, and has a court date slate for Jan. 15.
The second suspect has not been located. Anyone with information related to this incident or the identity of the second suspect is asked to phone police at 705-675-9171.