North York Man Arrested After Allegedly Hiding Firearm in Backpack
Incident Overview
On July 24, shortly after 1 p.m., Toronto police responded to reports of suspicious activity near Yonge Street and Empress Avenue, north of Sheppard Avenue, in North York.
Suspect’s Actions
Authorities said a man was observed loitering, accessing a handgun from his jacket, placing the weapon in a backpack, and then fleeing the scene on a bicycle.
Description of the Suspect
The suspect was described as a male aged 25 to 40, wearing a black balaclava with a white Nike logo on the left eye, all‑black clothing, and a black backpack.
Arrest and Charges
Police identified the individual as 36‑year‑old Dylan Eldon of Toronto, who was taken into custody on July 28 and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.
Investigation Follow‑up
A search warrant was executed at a residence in the Yonge‑Empress area on Tuesday, resulting in the recovery of evidence linked to the incident, according to a police statement released Wednesday.
Investigators released these images of a man who was allegedly seen putting a gun in a backpack in North York on Friday, July 24, 2026, and Dylan Eldon, 36, of Toronto, was subsequently arrested on weapons charges on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Photo from Handout /Toronto Police
