A man from Toronto and a woman from B.C. are facing charges after allegedly robbing a victim at knife-point, who they reportedly met to arrange a sexual encounter with.
York Regional Police (YRP) officers responded to reports of a robbery in the area of Major Mackenzie Drive West and Jane Street in Vaughan at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 19.
It’s alleged that the victim met up with the suspects while attempting to arrange a sexual encounter and entered their vehicle to negotiate the transaction.
The woman allegedly threatened the male victim while armed with a knife and forced him to provide his banking information. Police say the male suspect drove to several ATMs, where the suspects forced the victim to withdraw his money. The victim was eventually released.
YRP identified the culprits as 22-year-old Mannan Khanna of Toronto and 32-year-old Jessica Kane of Vancouver. Police said Kane, who was wanted in Alberta and was on probation for unrelated charges, is facing additional offences in Ontario, including armed robbery, forcible confinement and three counts of breaching probation.
Khanna’s charges include armed robbery and forcible confinement.
YRP released photos of the suspects as investigators believe there may be additional victims across Canada and are encouraging them to come forward.