Peel police allege between March 2 and 9, three young people robbed six currency exchange shops at gunpoint. Victims of the robberies did not suffer any physical injuries, according to police.
The suspects left the robberies in a stolen vehicle, police said.
Police were able to apprehend the suspects after what they call a “brazen armed robbery” in Brampton on March 9 that resulted in a “high-risk vehicle stop.” The suspects were arrested and police said they found a loaded .40 calibre handgun. Additional items were seized after police executed search warrants on “related residences.” When the Star asked Peel police about details on the additional items seized, media relations const. Mandeep Khatra said he was unable to comment because the investigation is ongoing.
Two 17-year-old males and one 16-year-old young male, all Brampton residents, have been charged with attempt to commit an indictable offence, unauthorized possession of a firearm, tampering with a serial number, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property, seven counts of wearing a disguise with intent and six counts with robbery with a firearm.
Police said more charges may be pending as they continue to investigate. The identities of those charged cannot be published under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.Anyone with information is being asked to contact Peel police’s Central Robbery Bureau at 905-453-2121 using extension 3410, anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or on
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