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Toronto Pranksters Film Fake Gun Scare in Cinema
7 Apr
Summary
- Three men arrested for causing disturbance and mischief at a movie theater.
- The pranksters intentionally created a false disturbance for social media content.
- No injuries were reported during the March 17, 2026, incident.
In suburban Toronto, three individuals were arrested on March 17, 2026, following a prank that caused panic at a Landmark Cinemas in Whitby, Ontario. The trio intentionally yelled that someone had a gun in the crowded theater, intending to film the reaction for social media content. This false alarm led to anxious moviegoers rushing for the exits.
Durham Regional Police responded to an "armed person call" and identified the three young men involved. Customers were evacuated from the theater due to the alleged firearm possession. Investigations revealed the pranksters' motive was to generate online engagement. No injuries were reported during the incident.
Two 23-year-old men, Fique Wamiq Ayub and Jaiden Joseph-Anthony Mosquera, along with a 17-year-old minor, were charged with causing a disturbance and mischief. Police appealed for public assistance as part of their investigation into the elaborate stunt.
