Key Takeaways
- Toronto Police arrested three people, including two 17-year-olds, in an alleged online marketplace robbery investigation.
- Police allege the group targeted costly items, including a luxury watch, a laptop and Pokémon cards valued near $80,000.
- Police advise sellers to avoid isolated locations and use public areas, trusted resale services or safe exchange zones.
$80,000 Pokémon Cards, Luxury Watches and a Loaded Gun: Toronto Police Uncover Alleged Marketplace Robberies
A luxury watch, a laptop and a Pokémon card collection worth approximately $80,000. What do they have in common?
According to Toronto Police, all three were targeted in alleged robberies connected to online marketplace transactions.
Police announced on October 22, 2026, that three people had been arrested, including two 17-year-olds, and a loaded handgun had been seized.
A Luxury Watch Sale Turns Violent
The investigation began in July after a seller arranged to meet someone using the name "Omar Clarkson" near Ellesmere Road and Bellamy Road North.
Instead of a routine sale, police allege multiple suspects arrived in a vehicle, assaulted the seller, caused serious injuries and stole the luxury watch.
Investigators subsequently identified a group suspected of targeting other people selling expensive items online.
Police Intercept Another Watch Deal
On October 9, investigators learned of another planned luxury watch transaction near Highway 401 and Weston Road.
Officers positioned themselves nearby and arrested two 17-year-olds after suspects allegedly arrived in a stolen vehicle with stolen licence plates.
Police say one teenager possessed a loaded Glock handgun with an extended magazine.
A third suspect fled but was arrested the following day after police executed search warrants in Toronto.
An $80,000 Pokémon Card Collection
The investigation also led police to two earlier incidents.
Desmond Okuonhae, 18, was charged in connection with an alleged laptop theft in March and the robbery of a rare Pokémon trading card collection valued at approximately $80,000 in April.
Police allege Okuonhae used several online identities, including "Oscar Morkil," "Max Smith" and "Omar Clarkson."
All three accused face criminal charges. The allegations have not been proven in court.
Toronto Police Warn Online Sellers
Police are urging residents selling expensive items to avoid isolated meeting locations, consider trusted resale services and use public meeting areas or designated safe exchange zones.
Investigators believe additional victims may exist and are asking anyone with information to contact 43 Division at 416-808-4300.
The case highlights a serious risk behind seemingly ordinary online transactions: a buyer interested in an expensive collectible may not be interested in paying for it at all.
Source: Toronto Police Service — Official News Release, October 22, 2026
Image Credit: Toronto Police Service / Official Police Handout.