Toronto police have charged a man who was allegedly breaking into vehicles and pulled out a weapon when he was confronted by a vehicle owner.

Officers were called to the Grampian Crescent and Aviemore Drive area on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at around 3:35 a.m.

Investigators say the suspect was breaking into multiple vehicles in the area. At some point one of the vehicle’s owners confronted the man.

That’s when police allege he pulled out a weapon.

He then fled with an undisclosed amount of stolen property, police said.

Officers found the suspect nearby and he was placed under arrest. No injuries were reported.

Abdirshid Sheikh Mohammed, 55, of Toronto, is facing numerous charges including robbery with an offensive weapon, weapons dangerous, and carry concealed weapon.