Toronto Police have arrested three individuals and seized a firearm in connection with a series of violent robberies linked to online marketplace transactions.

In July  the 43 Division Major Crime Unit began investigating a violent robbery linked to the sale of a luxury watch through an online marketplace.

It is alleged that the victim was contacted by an individual using the name "Omar Clarkson," who expressed interest in purchasing the watch. They arranged to meet in the Ellesmere Road and Bellamy Road North area. It is alleged that multiple suspects arrived in a vehicle, assaulted the victim, causing serious injuries, and stole the watch.

As the investigation progressed, officers identified a group believed to be connected to similar robberies targeting individuals selling high-value items online.

After learning the suspects had arranged to meet another luxury watch seller on October 9, 2026, officers from the 42 and 43 Division Major Crime Units and Toronto Police Dog Services set up near the planned meeting location in the Highway 401 and Weston Road area. When the suspects allegedly arrived in a stolen vehicle displaying stolen licence plates, officers moved in and arrested two 17-year-old youths. A third suspect fled the area.

One of the youths arrested was found in possession of a loaded Glock handgun equipped with an extended magazine. An image of the seized firearm has been released.

On October 10, investigators executed three Criminal Code search warrants in Toronto, resulting in the arrest of the third suspect.

Desmond Okuonhae, 18, has been arrested and charged with including Robbery with an Offensive Weapon, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000 and Conspiracy to Commit an Indicatable Offence. 

After further investigation, Okuonhae was also charged in connection with two additional online marketplace robberies: the theft of a laptop in March 2026 and the robbery of a rare Pokémon trading card collection valued at approximately $80,000 in April 

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, Toronto Regional Bail Centre at 2201 Finch Avenue West, Toronto on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in room 107.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims who interacted with Desmond Okuonhae through online marketplace transactions. Police allege that he used the online aliases of “Oscar Morkil,” “Max Smith,” and “Omar Clarkson.”

Two young persons aged , 17, have been charged with multiple offences. He was scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, Toronto Regional Bail Centre at 2201 Finch Avenue West, Toronto on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in room 107.

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, Toronto Regional Bail Centre at 2201 Finch Avenue West, Toronto on Saturday, October 10,  at 10:00 a.m., in room 107.