Late Wednesday night, a youth was taken into custody after they allegedly stabbed and robbed a man of his bicycle on Commercial Drive, police say.

Around 11:20 p.m., the victim was standing with a friend, with his bicycle resting close by, when a youth allegedly grabbed it and rode away.

The victim followed after the youth and tried to get his bicycle back when the suspect stabbed him in the abdomen, the police release details.

Police say they arrived soon after the stabbing and were able to find the suspect youth many blocks away with the stolen bicycle. 

Officers tried to take the youth into custody, but he was non-compliant and a bean bag shotgun was deployed. 

The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

The 17-year-old youth has been charged with robbery and assault with a weapon.