Halton police have taken a Scarborough teenager into custody for his involvement in home invasions that occurred in Burlington and Oakville at the end of April.
The 14-year-old was arrested on June 9 and faces several charges including robbery, two counts of disguise with intent, break and enter with intent, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and failing to comply with a release order. Due to the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the identity of the accused cannot be revealed.
The incidents happened on April 22. The first break-in took place around 3 a. m. in southeast Oakville, followed by another one in the Rosedale neighborhood of Burlington at approximately 3:45 a. m.
There were five suspects involved. They were described as having slim builds and wearing dark clothing along with either hoods or balaclavas. Witnesses reported seeing them driving a dark-colored sedan.
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Police are continuing their investigation into these home invasions and are trying to identify and apprehend more suspects.
Investigators are asking the public for any video footage from June 9 taken near Royal Windsor and Ford drives between 2:45 a. m. and 3:10 a. m., as well as from New Street (between Walkers and Guelph lines) and Rossmore Boulevard between the hours of 3:30 and 4:10 a. m.
If you have any information, please contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Halton through their website or by calling 1-800-222-8477.
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