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More details have been released regarding this investigation.
On Monday, January 15th, at roughly 7:30 pm, four masked suspects committed an armed robbery at the PharmaSense Pharmacy on Westoak Trails.
The suspects entered the pharmacy armed with a handgun, assaulted multiple employees and stole a small quantity of narcotics and cash.
All suspects then fled in a stolen vehicle.
Police responded and located the suspect vehicle in the area of the pharmacy. After a short pursuit, the car came to a stop and the suspects fled on foot. A short foot chase ensued, which resulted in the arrest of all four suspects.
A handgun, determined to be a replica firearm, was recovered along with the cash and narcotics taken during the robbery.
This pharmacy was using a time-delayed safe which prevented the thieves from obtaining the potent narcotics they were seeking.
Two 14-year-olds, one 16-year-old and one 18-year-old, were charged by police and held for bail. All accused are from the Etobicoke area.
A 14-year-old male has been charged with:
- Robbery with a firearm
- Disguise with intent
- Weapons dangerous
- Possession of Property obtained by crime
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Fail to comply with release order
A 14-year-old male has been charged with:
- Robbery with a firearm
- Disguise with intent
- Weapons dangerous
- Possession of Property obtained by crime
A 16-year-old male has been charged with:
- Robbery with a firearm
- Disguise with intent
- Weapons dangerous
- Possession of Property obtained by crime
- Pointing a firearm
An 18-year-old male has been charged with:
- Robbery with a firearm
- Disguise with intent
- Weapons dangerous
- Possession of Property obtained by crime
- Fail to comply with release order
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
ORIGINAL (Published on Tuesday, January 16th at 5:28 a.m.)
Four suspects are facing charges following an armed robbery at an Oakville pharmacy.
On Monday, January 15th, at roughly 7:30 p.m., the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to an armed robbery in the area of Westoak Trails and Bronte Road in Oakville.
Four masked male suspects entered the business, brandished a handgun and assaulted two female employees inside. All four fled the business after taking an undisclosed amount of narcotics and cash.
Officers located the fleeing vehicle and attempted to stop it; however, the vehicle got away and a brief chase took place. After a short distance, each suspect was arrested.
Three of the suspects were classified as youths (14 – 16-years-old) and one was an adult (18-years-old). Under Youth Criminal Justice Act, names will not be provided for any of the suspects.
They have been charged with several robbery, weapons, and driving offences.
Police are asking anyone with information to call 911 or the HRPS non-emergency number at 905-825 4747, ext. 2216.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
