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Three men wanted for robbery in alley caught on video

Police are trying to identify three men who allegedly robbed a couple at gunpoint near Gerrard Street East and Pembroke Street on Monday morning.

A 20-year-old man and 19-year-old woman were walking in the area when they were approached by three men, one with a rifle, police relate in a news release.

The man and woman ran away but the man was chased into an alley where he was allegedly held down at gunpoint and robbed of personal items.

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The alleged robbers fled in two cars, described as a red Honda Civic and a black Porshe Macan.

Officers responded to the robbery call shortly after 6 a.m.

Police released security camera footage showing the alleged robbery in the alley. The video is date-stamped about 4:20 a.m.

They also released descriptions of the three men being sought.

The man carrying what was thought to be an AR-15 rifle, is described  as white, in his 20s, 5-foot-9, and with a heavy build. He was said to be wearing a white t-shirt, black pants, black baseball hat, black shoes, and a mask covering his nose and mouth.

Another man is described as black, in his 20s, 5-foot-10, and with a slim build. He was said to be wearing a mask covering his nose and mouth, black hoodie, white pants, and white shoes.

A third man is described as black, in his 20s, six feet tall, and with a medium build. He was said to be wearing a black sweater, black pants, black shoes, and a mask covering his nose and mouth.

Police advise they are all considered armed, violent and dangerous.