Yousif Babiker, 25, is facing robbery charges after allegedly fleeing house arrest and attempting to rob a sex worker in Markham, York Regional Police announced.
Details of the incident
Police responded to a report of a robbery in progress on July 2, 2026, in the area of Highway 7 and McCowan Road. Investigators allege that Babiker, who was under house arrest for unrelated charges, left his residence without authorization and approached a sex worker. He then attempted to rob her at knifepoint, according to police.
The victim was not injured during the incident. Babiker was arrested a short distance away and is now facing one count of robbery with a weapon and one count of breach of a recognizance order.
Court proceedings
Babiker appeared in a Newmarket court on July 3 and was remanded into custody. He is scheduled to appear again on July 10. The charges have not been proven in court.
York Regional Police urge anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
