Man Charged in Vaughan Gas Station Robbery

York Regional Police have charged a man following a robbery in Vaughan. On Saturday, October 24, 2026, at approximately 9:15 a.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery at a gas station near Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue West. A suspect reportedly entered the store, pushed an employee, and left with lottery tickets.

Approximately 15 minutes later, the same suspect attended another gas station in the area and used a lottery kiosk to check the tickets.

Following an investigation, Julian Yousif, 42, of no fixed address, was identified as the suspect. Yousif was arrested on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at a hotel near Rexdale Boulevard and Highway 27. He faces charges in connection with the incident. Police have released a security camera image of Yousif and are asking anyone who may have been a victim of a robbery involving him to contact police.