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Four teenage boys, the youngest just 14 years old, are accused of attempting to rob a business in Downsview on Tuesday afternoon.

And one police officer was hurt as cops rounded up the four fleeing suspects after the unsuccessful heist.

Toronto Police say officers responded to a robbery call near Wilson Ave. and Keele St. after four masked bandits attempted to break into a business around 1:50 p.m.

“They were unable to gain access and fled the area in a vehicle,” police said in a statement released Wednesday.

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Suspect vehicle located

Police said responding officers subsequently located and stopped a suspect vehicle.

“All four suspects fled on foot,” police allege. “After a brief foot pursuit, they were located and arrested.”

“One officer suffered minor injuries and was transported to hospital,” police added, providing no further details of the officer’s injuries.

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Four Toronto teens arrested

Four Toronto boys were taken into custody for the unsuccessful break-in.

One 14-year-old, two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old are each charged with robbery with an offensive weapon, wearing a disguise with intent and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The teenage boys can’t be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

All four accused were scheduled to make their first court appearance on Wednesday.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to call police at 416-808-2510 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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