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Two teens among three suspects charged in ‘violent’ armed robbery at Mississauga jewelry store: police – CP24
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Two teens among three suspects charged in ‘violent’ armed robbery at Mississauga jewelry store: police – CP24

Peel Regional Police say two teenagers are among three suspects now facing charges in connection with a “violent armed robbery” at a Mississauga jewelry store last month.

Police say at least eight suspects entered a jewelry store near Mavis and Britannia roads around 4:45 p.m. on September 8.

Police say several of the suspects were armed with firearms and forced customers and store owners to lie on the ground while they stole a “significant amount of jewelry and cash.”

After the robbery, police said the suspects fled the store in two separate stolen vehicles.

No physical injuries were reported.

“Following a lengthy investigation, three suspects were identified and then arrested,” police said in a statement released Wednesday.

Israel Brathwaite, a 23-year-old man from Markham, was arrested and charged with one count of robbery, while a 14-year-old boy from Toronto was also charged with robbery and wearing a disguise with intent.

Investigators also said one of the suspects arrested was linked to a “spree of armed robberies” in Peel Region starting in August 2024.

Police said the suspect, a 15-year-old boy, was linked to four other armed robberies and attempted robberies at two money changers, a jewelry store and a pharmacy.

He was charged with five counts of robbery, four counts of wearing a disguise with intent and failing to comply with a bail order.

The two youths cannot be identified under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Police said as a result of the investigation, officers recovered three stolen vehicles as well as “numerous items relating to the offence”.

“This investigation is ongoing and police anticipate additional charges may be laid,” Peel police said in the news release.