Suspects smashed front door of North York jewelry store during attempted robbery: police

An undated photo of TPS headquarters. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)

Police are on the hunt for an unknown number of suspects who allegedly smashed the front door of a North York jewelry store, but were ultimately unsuccessful in gaining entry.

The attempted robbery happened on Saturday in the Clanton Park neighbourhood, near Wilson Avenue and Billy Bishop Way, just west of Allen Road.

Toronto police said they were called to that area around 2:20 p.m.

In the end, the suspects did not obtain any merchandise and no injuries have been reported, they said.

Investigators said the suspects fled the area in a vehicle.

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This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information, including anyone with cell phone or dashcam video, is asked to contact Toronto police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.