Two Toronto youngsters and a person from Markham are dealing with charges within the wake of an armed theft at a Mississauga jewellery retailer final month.
It occurred on the afternoon of Sept. 8, police mentioned in a information launch Wednesday, at a jewellery retailer within the space of Mavis and Britannia roads.
Not less than eight individuals — a number of armed with weapons, investigators say — entered the shop and compelled the homeowners and patrons to lie on the bottom whereas they stole “a big amount” of knickknack and money, police mentioned.
The suspects then took off in two separate stolen autos, in accordance with the information launch. No accidents had been reported.
Police say three individuals at the moment are dealing with charges linked to the case — a 23-year-old Markham man and two teenagers from Toronto, aged 14 and 15. All of them face theft charges, whereas the teenagers are additionally charged with carrying a disguise.
The 15-year-old is moreover charged with failing to adjust to a launch order stemming from earlier theft charges. Police allege the teenager has additionally robbed two forex exchanges, a jewellery story and pharmacy since August of this yr.
The teenages cannot be named as a result of Youth Legal Justice Act.
Police mentioned they seized three stolen autos and different gadgets as a part of the investigation.
Investigators say the investigation is ongoing and extra charges might be laid.
