Police say a 15-year-old boy is facing a number of charges in connection with an armed robbery in the city’s Parkwoods neighbourhood on Saturday.

In a news release issued by police, investigators say at around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, a 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy were sitting on a bench in the area of Fenside Drive and York Mills Road when another boy pepper-sprayed them.

Police say the suspect then pointed a firearm at the pair and stole the 17-year-old’s wallet, cell phone, necklace and cash.

About an hour later, police say they arrested a 15-year-old suspect in connection with case.

The teen, who cannot be identified under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with robbery with a firearm, robbery with an offensive weapon, administering a noxious thing with intent and possession of a prohibited weapon.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police at 416-808-3300 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).