Man arrested, woman wanted in Toronto hotel firearm investigation

March 24, 2026 Local
Man arrested, woman wanted in Toronto hotel firearm investigation

Toronto police have arrested one man and are on the hunt for a second suspect who is wanted in connection with a firearm investigation in the city’s downtown core.

Emergency crews were called to an unnamed hotel near King Street West and Blue Jays Way at approximately 3 p.m. on Sunday after a handgun was found at the hotel.

Authorities later arrested and charged 30-year-old Malek El-Sayah of Mississauga with six offences, including unauthorized possession of a firearm, three counts of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime exceeding $5,000.

Detectives are now searching for a second suspect identified as 31-year-old Daniela Young of London, Ont. She is wanted for five offences, including unauthorized possession of a firearm.

Anyone with information about Young’s whereabouts is asked to contact investigators.